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77, of Charleston passed away November 19, 2024 at WVU Medicine/Thomas Memorial Hospital. Robert was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War and attended Morris Harvey/University of Charleston, West Virginia State University and the Wheeling Jesuit University. He was a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite and a Master Mason of Grand Lodge 20 of Charleston. Robert was also a member of the Beni Kedem Shrine where he played in the Gold Band. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ruby Turley Slack and brother, William Slack. Surviving are his sons, Nathan and Christina Slack, Christopher R. Slack and Robert W. Slack II all of Charleston; grandchildren, Tristan Robert...

60, of Eskdale passed away November 13, 2024 at home following a long illness. She was a homemaker, enjoyed the West Side Jamboree and loved spending time outdoors. Preceding her in death were her husband, Terry Wayne Rose Sr.; father, Freddie Ray Leavitt; brother, Donald Ray Leavitt and step-sons, T.J. and Jason Rose. Surviving are her sons, T.C. Williams (Katie Foster), Braydon Latta, Jayse Shinualt; daughters, Laura King (Jerry), Aubrea Roberts all of Eskdale; mother, Flora Leavitt of Dry Branch; sisters, Cheryl Cottrell (Sam), Angie Leavitt both of Dawes, Lashawn Leavitt of Weston; grandchildren, Aryanna (Seth), Dalton, Cole, Hondah, Kyndal, Kayden, Brayden, Jayden;...

89, of Blount passed away October 18, 2024 at home. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic, a United States Marine Corps. veteran of the Korean War and a Christian. Preceding him in death were his wife, Dorothy Flowers; son, Arthur Garland Flowers; daughter, Sondra Lynn Flowers; brothers, Steven and Paul Flowers; sister, Patsy Taylor and parents, Garland Sr. and Grace Snodgrass Flowers. Surviving are his sons, Roy Eugene Flowers of Blount, Matthew Peter Flowers (Jennifer) of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Luke Darrell Flowers (Donna) of Naperville, Illinois; daughters, Debbie Jean Burkett (Kris) of Hendersonville, North Carolina, Inger Elaine Christensen (John) of West Palm Beach,...

70, of Belle, passed away on October 17, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. A man of deep love, loyalty and dedication, Michael touched the hearts of all who knew him. He was a loving and devoted father, a faithful husband and an incredible grandfather who always put his family first. His warmth and gentle spirit made him more than just a provider; he was the glue that held his family together. For over 40 years, Michael worked as a lab technician with SGS Mineral Services. While his professional life was one of dedication, it was his personal life where he truly shined. He was an active member of the Belle Church of the Nazarene and a steadfast friend of Bill W. until the end....

84, of Charleston passed away October 2, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was born and raised on Campbells Creek, attended Dupont High School, was a member of Keystone Apostolic Church and was a general contractor. Some of his work included concrete, stone, brick and blockwork. Jerry was always willing to help anyone in need without expecting anything in return. Jerry was a special guy, was loved by everyone and will be dearly missed. Preceding him in death were his companion of 11 years, Nancy Jo Lawrence; parents, William and Elizabeth Henderson Ellis; brothers, Billy, Bobby and Donald Ellis and sister, Ruth Hess. Surviving are his sisters, Peggy Harmon of...

82, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2024 at WVU Medicine/Thomas Memorial Hospital. He was a retired operator for over 30 years at Valley Belle (United Dairy) and a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Jerry loved to play golf and bowl and was undoubtedly competitive when he played. Jerry always worked to provide for his family, provided an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on and his famous answer to everything, "Whatever" always made you laugh. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles and Edath Holstine Wentz; son, John Edman; brothers; Ervin, C.J. and Eugene Wentz; sisters, Leona Schoolcraft, Joy Vilcheck and special nephew, Jeffery...

77, of St. Albans, formerly of Belle, passed away September 13, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio. She retired from the accounting department of the former Walker Machinery, Belle. Shirley was a graduate of DuPont High School Class of 1965 and the Accounting Program at the University of Charleston. She was active in organizing the reunions for the DuPont High School Class of 1965, enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading and spoiling her cat, Sasha. Preceding her in death were her parents, Seibert and Stella Smith Williams; brother, David Williams and great-grandmother, Ora Mae Jarrett. Surviving are her daughter, Debbie Knight of Nitro; son, John Knight of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Marlin...

Our Loving sister, Loretta Mae Cole, 70, of Belle, passed away on September 11, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. "May you Rest in Peace Sis, you will be missed so much!" Loretta will be remembered for her sense of humor and empathy for others. She never met a stranger and always saw the good in others. Loretta is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Toney Mize; husband and love of her life, Fred Cole; son, Shane Cole; brothers, Ronnie Mize and Billy Toney; sister-in-law, Tammy Mize; niece, Tiffany Medford and nephew, Oswald Mize. She is survived by brothers, Bob Toney (Inez), John Mize and James Mize (Christel); sisters, Shirley Jones (David) and Beverly Medford; grandson,...

of Charleston, formerly of Procious, West Virginia, and St. Albans, West Virginia, passed away September 6, 2024 while in Hospice Care at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Ordy was born on September 13, 1939 in Indore, West Virginia, to the late Samuel Sherman and Sarah Agnes Holcomb. He was the youngest of eleven children and was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. He was a graduate of Clay County High School Class of 1959. Ordy worked in Illinois as a crane operator in a steel mill and later as a carpenter. After returning to West Virginia, he was employed as a Union carpenter with Local 1207. He was a Christian, last attending Burke Community Church in Procious and was a long-time...

82, of Campbells Creek passed away August 21, 2024 at home following a long illness. She was a retired Legal Officer for Chase Bank and a member of Perryville Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Ulanee Mace Carper; brother, Donald L. Carper; nephew, David L. Carper; brother-in-law, Mike McCutcheon and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerome T. and Orpha B. McCutcheon. Surviving are her husband, John McCutcheon; nephews, Mark Carper of Maryland, George Carper (Measa) of Oklahoma and a great niece and great nephew. Funeral services will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Fidler and Frame Funeral Home, Belle with Pastor Mike Long officiating....

80, of Belle, West Virginia and Cleveland, Tennessee slipped into eternity after a lingering illness on August 20, 2024 in Brunswick, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Morgan Edward Helms, who passed in September 2019; parents, Wilburn Woodrum and Delsie Marie (Eugene) Dent; brother, Wilburn (Junior) Woodrum and aunt, Melvira Ann Hill. Left to cherish her memory are two brothers, Edward Dent (Karen) of Prince George, Virginia, Jim Dent (Thelma) of Belle; three sons, Michael Helms (Kim), Craig Helms (Rachel) and Thomas Helms (Sandra); four grandchildren, Michaela Stephens (Tripp), Kristen Helms, Michael Helms II and Harrison Helms; three great-grandchildren,...

81, of Campbells Creek passed away on August 13, 2024, at the Clarksburg VA Nursing Facility. He is retired from Mountaineer Gas and is an Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at his camp in Greenbrier County. He is preceded in death by parents Alfred and Mary Blake as well as brothers Wayne and Larry Blake. He is survived by wife Cleta Blake; daughters Karen (Larry) Linville of Belle, Jessica (Greg) Brisendine of Wexford, PA; sons Jonathan (Amy) Blake of Temple, GA, Jason Blake of Charleston. Surviving sisters are Judy Ranson and Jean Comer of Cross Lanes, and Debra McCarty of Canton, OH. Grandchildren are Michael and Paige Linville;...

81, of Campbells Creek passed away on August 13, 2024, at the Clarksburg VA Nursing Facility. He is retired from Mountaineer Gas and is an Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at his camp in Greenbrier County. He is preceded in death by parents Alfred and Mary Blake as well as brothers Wayne and Larry Blake. He is survived by wife Cleta Blake; daughters Karen (Larry) Linville of Belle, Jessica (Greg) Brisendine of Wexford, PA; sons Jonathan (Amy) Blake of Temple, GA, Jason Blake of Charleston. Surviving sisters are Judy Ranson and Jean Comer of Cross Lanes, and Debra McCarty of Canton, OH. Grandchildren are Michael and Paige Linville;...

75 of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2024 following a short illness. He was a retired coal miner, member of the UMWA and member of Esta Memorial Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Cecil and Lula Hypes Preast; son, Rodney Preast; brothers, Thomas and Dennis Preast and sister, Christina Preast. Surviving are his wife, Janice Preast; son, Donnie Preast (Jessica) of Beech Glen; daughter, Amy Hunt (P.J.) of Campbells Creek; brothers, Dencil Preast (Audrey) of Victor, Howard Preast (Cathy) of Swiss, David Preast (Evie) of Jody, Cecil Preast Jr. (Nancy) of Indore; sisters, Carolyn Young and Mary Taylor (Gaylord) all of Swiss; grandchildren, Cayden...

Mary Ellen Crowder Thompson, 84, of Charleston and formerly of Belle passed away August 10, 2024 at home. She was a retired school teacher and counselor for Kanawha County Schools and a member of Mt. Juliet Global Methodist Church, Belle. Preceding her in death were her brothers, Miles Joseph Crowder II, Jack Crowder and parents, Miles Joseph and Helen Mary Anderson Crowder. Surviving are her husband, Carl Edward Thompson; son, Carl E. Thompson II (Denise) of Sissonville and grandchildren, Nicholas and Mark Thompson. In keeping with Mary's final request, her cremation wishes will be honored and there will be no other services. Please visit our website, fidlerandframefuneralhome.com, to...

67, of Chelyan passed away Friday, August 9, 2024. She was born in Ohio, raised in Ohley, West Virginia and attended school in East Bank, West Virginia. Vicky worked as a bus driver for Mears Transportation while living in Florida and at United Bank during her time in West Virginia. She enjoyed spending her time with her grandchildren and savored time at the beach when able. Preceding her in death were her parents, Robert and Barbara Eads Petry. She is survived by her daughter, Lori Astarita and husband, Ralph of Deland, Florida; son, William Stollings and wife, Micca of Boomer, West Virginia; grandchildren, Holly, Lyndsey and Ralph Astarita, Abigail and Grayce Stollings and brothers,...

55 passed away August 8, 2024 at home. He was a United States Postal Worker and an Army veteran who served during Desert Storm. Preceding him in death were his father, Randolph Chapman and his dog, Josie the Outlaw. Surviving are his son, Ryan Chapman; daughter, Kristan Newkirk (Tony) all of Rand; mother, Glenna Chapman of Teays Valley; sister, Jessica Chapman of Belle; brother, Doug Bowe of Charleston; niece, Somara Stinson of Belle; close family, Melissa Mahaney, Mackayla and Nicholas Thompson all of Nitro; granddaughters, Aiyanna and Ava Newkirk and dogs, Catie and Bella. In keeping with Christopher's final request, his cremation wishes will be honored and there will be a memorial...

51, of Belle passed away August 3, 2024 following a short illness. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and graduated from East Bank High School in 1991. Donnie was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. He lived life to the fullest, had a passion for music and loved his guitar. He could also be found in the woods picking molly moochers. Donnie was the life of any party or gathering. He would always tell me was going to Tennessee, "I'm outta here." Preceding him in death were his father, Donald Lee Duncan Sr. and grandson, Scotty Belcher Jr. Surviving are his daughter, Emily Dawn Williams (Makynna Faye Belcher); mother, Brenda Kay Green; sister, Dawn Bare; and brother, Larry Wayne McNeely Jr. Donnie had...

passed away peacefully at his home in Charleston on July 31, 2024 after a long and prosperous life of 99 years. He was a retired plant supervisor for E.I. DuPont Chemical Company for 37 years and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Rudy served many duties for the Town of Belle including Mayor for many years. He served in the State of West Virginia House of Delegates, served as the Majority Whip and was on various committees for the legislature, then continued to serve the State as a lobbyist for several groups. Rudy was a member of Chelyan Masonic Lodge 158 AF & AM, Beni Keden Shrine, Scottish Rite Bodies and the former Belle Lions Club. Rudy was born June 26, 1925 in...

59, of Belle passed away suddenly on July 29, 2024. Angelo was born in South Charleston and graduated from George Washington High School in 1982. He developed his lifelong passion for cars while pursuing his auto mechanics certificate at Carver Career Center. In the early 1980s, Angelo obtained his journeyman plumber's license and joined his father in the family plumbing business, McCallister Plumbing Service. However, he spent the majority of his career working as an auto mechanic at several dealerships in the Kanawha Valley. He had a passion for hunting and the great outdoors. He was known by all as an avid outdoorsman, spending much of his younger years in the woods. A handyman by...

65, of Belle passed away July 29, 2024. He was a retired school bus driver for Kanawha County Schools for over 25 years and a member of Mt. Juliet Global Methodist Church, Belle. Bruce had a deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ and was prepared to go to his Heavenly home. Bruce loved building models, collecting military figurines, was an avid NASCAR fan and an excellent painter. Preceding him in death were his parents, Gilbert and Phyllis Basham Mullins. Surviving are his daughter, Megan Mullins; ex-wife, Mary Inghram both of Shrewsbury; brother, Timothy Leon Mullins (Elizabeth) of High Point, North Carolina and grandson, Jayce Allen Mullins. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m....