Tyler Mountain Funeral Home

Lorraine Mae Dawson, 93, of Poca passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Lorraine was born in Boone County to the late Virgie Mae Booth on June 2,1929. She was the youngest of 3 siblings. She married the love of her life Ulysses K. Dawson in 1946, having just celebrated their 76th anniversary in August. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by Daughter, Janet Marie Dawson; brother, Henry Bias; and granddaughter, Kinsey Hill. Lorraine is survived by son, Gary (Rhonda) of West Jefferson, OH; daughter, Laverna (Steve) of Russell, Ky; son, Neil (Judy) Belleview, FL; daughter, Vivian of Cross Lanes; son, Randy (Carol) of Poca; daughter, Rita...

Carl Vernon Addison, 92, of Nitro went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2022 in Marmet Center after a long illness. Vernon was born November 26, 1929 in Twin Branch, WV to the late Beecher Wilby Addison and Jesse Sue Ellen Henderson Addison. In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by siblings, Bill, Donald, and Delores. Vernon was an Army Veteran, having served at the Pentagon, retired from Union Carbide, and was member of the Nitro Church of God. Vernon especially enjoyed wood working, making clocks, tables, and doll houses. Left to cherish his memory are loving wife of 73 years, Jo Anne Gammon Addison; children, Karin Jack, Carl Addison Jr. (Valerie), and Melissa...

Lula V. "Mickey" Baldwin, 93, went home to be with the Lord at Genesis Teays Valley Center, Hurricane on October 12, 2022. She was born January 13, 1929 in Williamsburg, the daughter of Pleasant and Ethel Nolan Viers. In adidition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Charles. C. Baldwin, and son, Willard Baldwin. Mickey was a member of Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Stan and his wife Pam, of Scott Depot, granddaughter, Meghan Shores and her husband Chris, and great grandsons, Brad and Colt Shores, of PA. There will be no service at this time. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.tylermountainfuneralhome.com

Virginia Louise Summerfield, 93, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2022. Virginia was born November 1, 1928 in Kansas to the late Walter Orbit and Fern Mae Tucker Bibbee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Samuel Summerfield; sisters, Agnes, Eula May, and Ruth; brother, Walter Orbit Jr. Left to cherish her memory are children, Cheryl, Trish, and Roger; sister, Barbara Crow; 6 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Virginia was a retired Teacher with Kanawha County Schools. Graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, 5233 Rocky Fork...

Mildred "Teny" Bailey Riffle, 84, of Kellys Creek went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2022. Teny was born December 5, 1937 at home to the late Carl and Wretha Boggess Bailey. In addition to her parents, Teny was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy; son, Dewayne; and her siblings, Fred, Eunice, Nina "Sis", and Phyllis; and nephews, Freddie, and Vernon. Left to cherish her memory are loving sisters, Glendel Fisher, Rebecca Eckenrode, and Olive Abbott (Bob); grandchildren, Damian Taylor, Lyndee Riffle, and Bailee Riffle; great-grandchild, MaCinlee; and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly. Teny worked at Stone & Thomas for many years, then went on to Cook for...

Annie Victoria Goff, 91, of Loudendale, passed away June 12, 2022. Annie was born June 6, 1931 in Raleigh County to the late George and Irvine Stover. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrold Goff. Annie worked for 40 years at McDonald's, and 7 years at Tudor's Biscuit World. Left to cherish her memory are loving children, Carl Goff, Daniel Glen Goff, Timmy Goff (Red), Wayne Goff (Brenda), and Carolyn Goff all of Loudendale, Elizabeth Lawrence (Larry) of Charleston, Randy Goff of South Charleston, Donald Goff (Laura) of Lincoln County, Jean Parks (Larry) of Winfield, and Bonnie Hopkins (Randall) of Monroe County; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; 2...

James Lee Brown, 59, of Nitro, passed away June 12, 2022 in Teays Valley Center after a long illness. Jim was born January 1, 1963 in South Charleston to the late Charles and Ruby Stanley Brown. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Charles M. Brown. Jim was born and raised in Nitro, and graduated from Nitro High School. Left to cherish his memory are siblings, Connie Santucci of Garden Grove, California, Cecil Brown (Lana) of Apollo Beach, Florida, Michael Brown of High Point, North Carolina, Ray Brown (Kathy) of Kansas City, Missouri, John Brown (Trena) of South Charleston; and numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 17,...

Jackie "Jack" Lee McCracken, 89, of Scott Depot, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2022 at home after a short illness. Jack was born August 27, 1932 in Charleston to the late Isaac L. McCracken and Alma Scragg. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Phyllis Wood McCracken; sons, Gary Wayne McCracken, and Gregory Lee McCracken; sisters, Margaret McCracken Snyder, and Millie McCracken Dodson; son-in-law, Gerald "Frank" Johns; special nephew, James "Buddy" Holton; and his four legged friend, Buddy. Jack was a retired Truck Driver with OK Trucking with 35 years of service. Jack was a member at Maranatha Fellowship Church, St. Albans, where he...

Margie Jean "Marge" Parsons, 70, of Cross Lanes, passed peacefully at CAMC Memorial HospiceCare on May 8, 2022. Marge was born July 29, 1951 in Ripley to the late Glen Rowley and Deloris Barr Rowley. In addition to her parents Marge was preceded in death by her sister, Teresa Miller. She was a member of Cross Lanes United Methodist Church and retired in 2002 as an Operator from Clearon, formerly FMC, with ten years service. Left to cherish her memory are loving husband 30 years, David Parsons; daughters, Teresa Shelnutt, and Juanita "Willie" Osman (Chris); five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; brothers, Ronald and Doc; sister, Helen Stover; and many nieces, nephews, and...

Judith Ann Ashley, 70, of St. Albans, went to be with Lord Jesus on May 5, 2022 in Marmet Center. Judy was born December 17, 1951 to the late Londis Bernard Rogers and Mary Alice Thomas Rogers. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her daughter, Erin Ashley. Judy was a longtime member of the North Charleston Apostolic Church. She was a caregiver with Hopewell Community Services. Left to cherish her memory are loving son, Mark Thomas Ashley (Denae) of Cincinnati; grandchildren, Liam and Adin Thaxton of Charleston; brother, John Rogers; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Service will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 13, 2022 at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky...

Carl Jennings Linville of Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2022. He was born on September 14, 1938 in Wilson Holler, now known as Wertz Ave., to Floyd J. Linville and Lilac (Lanham) Linville who owned Linville Grocery. He graduated from Charleston High School in 1956 where he met his wife of 64 years, Jackie Holstein. Carl retired after 30 years of service from the state of WV as the ABCC warehouse director. He was an avid musician, playing a wide variety of instruments and had a country western band called The Country Wonders in the late 60's and early 70's. He also sang with a family gospel quartet called The Lamplighters. Carl had also been a carpenter and loved...

Gary Alan Workman, 56, of Sissonville passed away May 4, 2022 in Hubbard Hospice House. Gary was born and raised on Dry Branch Drive. He stayed there until he met the love of his life, Sheila, and shortly after they had their first born, Christina. Gary has spent the last 31 years on his farm in Sissonville, where he made many memories riding horses with his daughter, Christy, and tending to horses, Chickens, pigs, or whatever crazy animal Christy would show up with. The last 11 years of Gary's life he found a love for Bass Fishing with his son, Josh. He was an active B.A.S.S. Nation WV member along with Trail of Dreams Series. Gary leaves behind a big family, including his loving...

Barbaralu Fischer, 90, of Charleston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of April 28, 2022, after a long illness. The daughter of Albert and Myrtle Fischer, Barbaralu was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 11, 1931. In addition to her parents, Barbaralu was preceded in death by her sister, Janet Hoye and brother-in-law, Tom Hoye both of Arizona. Barbaralu was a member of Perrow Church in Cross Lanes where she was a devout Christian and dedicated her life to the Lord. She served on the prayer chain until her illness prevented her from doing so. Barbaralu was quite a prayer warrior and was more than willing to organize prayer for anyone in...

Frank Alva Pierson, 68, of St. Albans, passed away April 25, 2022 in St. Mary's Hospital. Frank was born February 11, 1954 in Charleston to the late Lee Pierson and Esta Skyles Pierson. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his daughter, Kimberly Annette Pierson; brothers, Tom and Donald Pierson; and sisters, Lois Thomas, and Linda Pierson Frank was Owner of Pierson Technical Services, Dunbar. Frank was a Ham radio operator, WD8QAU. Loved machine operating, and especially enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Tamara Epperly Pierson of St. Albans; sons, Frank Pierson Jr. (Ryan) of St. Albans, and David Doss; grandchildren,...

Paul A. Shiltz Jr., 83, of Cross Lanes, died April 11, 2022 at home. Paul was born March 2, 1939 in Dunbar to the late Paul A. Shiltz Sr. and Amanda Vida Summers. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1957, also was a 1968 graduate of the University of Charleston. Paul retired from John Amos Power Plant in June, 1994. He was a member of Canaan Methodist Church for many years, and also the Cross Lanes United Methodist Church. Paul was also a member of Nitro Lodge #170 A.F.A.M., and TOPS. Left to cherish his memory are loving wife of 64 years, Betty Fleger Shiltz of Cross Lanes; sons, Bobby Shiltz (Terry) of Cross Lanes, and Paul Shiltz (Lisa) of Cross Lanes; grandchildren,...

Letha K. Totten Brown, 83, of Charleston passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 in CAMC. She is survived by her children, Alicia Sutton (Eddie), Anita Keeney (Doug), and Don Snodgrass (Sherri); grandchildren, Amy Sutton, Andrew Keeney, Ashley Keeney, Abby Varney, and Andrea Spencer; brothers, Butch Walker, and Okey Totten; great-grandchildren, Kira, Kaidence and Kynzie. The family would like to thank the staff and Doctors at CAMC for their wonderful and caring treatment of our mom. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes. Please observe...

Laura Ann Stewart, 62, of Cross Lanes passed peacefully surrounded by family on March 31, 2022 in Hubbard Hospice House after a courageous, hard-fought battle with Cancer. Laura was born October 2, 1959 in Leonardtown, Maryland to the late Ray and Doris Jean Tucker Summerfield. Laura was a Kanawha County School Teacher with 40 years of service. She especially enjoyed Gardening and growing flowers in the yard, but above all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory are loving husband of 37 years, Keith Stewart; sons, Ryan Stewart (Natalie) of Pittsburgh, and Justin Stewart (Meredith) of South Charleston; brother, Mike Summerfield (Dena) of Shepherdstown;...

Gary A. Lacy Sr., 73, of Cross Lanes passed away in his wife's arms March 19, 2022 after a long illness. Gary was born July 21, 1948 in Charleston to the late Paul and Beulah Lacy. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by brothers, Paul and Larry. Gary retired from the NAPA in Cross Lanes. He was an honorary lifetime member, and retired Captain with the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, having been instrumental in the building of the Tyler Mountain Community Building. Gary was an active member and past counselor of the JOUAM Council 123, St. Albans. Left to cherish his memory are loving wife of 49 years, Charlotte Lacy at home; children, Neva (Steven), Gary...

Verna Mae Cochran, 92, of Hurricane, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 1, 2022 at Celebration Villa of Teays Valley, Scott Depot. She took her last breath on earth, and her first breath in Heaven in the arms of her Savior. Verna was born January 22, 1930 in Nitro to the late Jess Franklin Thacker and Gertrude Mae Henson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ronald Lee Cochran. Verna was a dedicated Christian, and a lifelong member of the Nitro Church of God, where she served through music ministry. Verna was a Real Estate Agent with Old Colony, and a volunteer at Thomas Memorial Hospital. Left to cherish her memory are loving...

Michael Douglas Carpenter, 75, of Sissonville, went to be with the Lord on February 15, 2022 at home surrounded by family and friends, after a short illness, "not Covid-19!" Mike was born in Charleston, May 8, 1946 to the late Clifford Carlton Carpenter and Gatha Faye Wines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Barry Withrow. Mike retired from Bayer Corporation, and his passions were motorcycles and Gravely tractors. Left to cherish his memory are loving wife of 56 years, Joan Casdorph Carpenter; children, Kristi Burford (Benji), Lori Petry (Craig), Mikeal Withrow, and Doug Carpenter; the joys of his life, grandchildren, Shelby, Evan, Maddie, Peyton,...

Deanna Kay Casto, 71, of Cross Lanes went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2022 in Montgomery General Hospital. Kay was born in South Charleston April 22, 1950 to the late Grover Shamblin and Mary O'Connor Shamblin. In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her siblings, Donald Shamblin, Linda Young, and Annie French; and sister-in-law, Tammy Shamblin. Kay was a member of the Nitro Church of God, and was an avid reader. Above all, Kay loved her grandchildren, who will miss her deeply. Left to cherish her memory are loving son, Marc Casto (Tiffany) of Sandy Hook, KY; brothers, Gary Shamblin (Vicky), and Dale Shamblin; sister, Vicky Shamblin; grandchildren, Kristin and...