Charles E. "Grampy" Parrish, 73, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with his heavenly father, Thursday, December 29, 2016, after battling a long illness. He was born December 18, 1943, in Charleston, to the late Clarence W. "Sam" and Carrie T. Parrish. He was a 1961 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and served his country in the U. S. Navy. During his eight years of service in the navy, he earned the rank of Cryptologic Technician 1st Class (CT1). ? As a CT1 he provided intelligence su...

Susie Noble Shaw passed from this life on Thursday, December 29th in her home in Martinsburg, WV. She was born July 21, 1944 in Vicksburg, MS. She was the daughter of Melvin and Thelma Noble. She is survived by her husband Ken, her son Jack, her daughter in law Stacey, her two granddaughters Corinne and Amelia, her Goddaughter Megan Hudson, her best friend Joy White and her family, and her beloved animal partners in life; dogs Luke and Otto and cats Callie and Charlie. She was preceded in dea...

Patricia Joan Harper, 81 , of Rivesville, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Select Medical Hospital in Latrobe, PA. She was born August 27, 1935 in Millersville a daughter of the late Thomas M. and Hazel E. Kirby Hickman. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy W. Harper. Mrs. Harper was a 1953 graduate of East Fairmont High School. She was a Methodist by faith and a homemaker in her own home. Patricia was a devoted wife and mother to her family. She was an excellent ...

Paul Edward Bryant, of Newtown, W.Va. born March 28, 1934 in Logan County W.Va. a son of the late Marian and Alice Williams Bryant, departed this life suddenly on December 29, 2016 at his home at the age of 82. In addition to his parents, Paul is preceded in death by his wife Ellen Bryant, sisters Zelma Baker and Betty Hutchinson, and brother Roy Bryant. Paul was of the Pentecostal faith and when health allowed he often visited the faith mission church of MacCarr Ky. Paul was a beloved ...

Dorothy Ann Kessell, 67 won her battle on December 28, 2016 and received her place beside her Heavenly Father. She was born February 23, 1949 in Charleston, a daughter of the late Earl and Hildon King Muck. She was a 1967 graduate of Poca High School and a member of the Parchment Valley United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Leonard Kessell; sons Larry (Melissa) Kessell and John Kessell; grandsons Trevor Jacob Kessell and Noah Robert Kessell and her sister, Lois (Keith)? Mu...

Ronald Eugene Ison, 68, of Charleston, WV, formerly of Circleville, OH, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at his home. Born March 31, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio, he was a son of Gladys Ison of Circleville and the late Walt Ison. He was also preceded in death by his step-son, Larry "Bub" Taylor. Ronnie was a former employee of Thompson Electronics, Circleville and also the maintenance department of the University of Charleston. He served his country proudly with the United States Army...

Sarah Frances "DeDe" Kirkhart, 77, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully at her home on December 28, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. DeDe was a 1957 graduate of South Charleston High School as well as a graduate of Thomas Memorial Hospital Laboratory Technology Program. She was a familiar and caring nurse for Dr.'s Tully, Perkins, and Hayes, a dedicated lifelong member of the Church of God, and talented local vocalist. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, David ...

Phillip Thompson "Tommy" Smith, III, 34, of Kenova, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at home. He was born March 26, 1982, in Charleston. Tommy was a student at Mount West Community College. Survivors include daughter, Shayla; and son, Elijah of Charleston; mother, Margaret Coleman Cash of Charleston; father, Phillip T. Smith, Jr., of Charleston; and brother, Danny McKee of Charleston. Service will be held 2 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Saint Christopher Episcopal Church,...

Connie Brown, 53, and Kadie Truman 9, of Indore, entered into rest Tuesday, December 27, 2016 after a motor vehicle Accident . Connie was born April 29, 1963 in Rock Camp; she was the daughter of the late George Ramsey and Linda Perez. In addition to her mother, Connie is survived by her husband, Jerry Brown; daughters, Kaila Brown and Golden Brown; 3 grandchildren; brothers George  and James Ramsey; sisters, Mary Burnett and Starla  Arbogast . Kadie Truman was born in Charleston; January ...

Richmond, Jerry E., age 65 of Proctor, WV died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at home. He was born May 30, 1951 in Niagara Falls, NY the son of Sherrell and Naomi Yoho Richmond. He was a retired coal miner from Maple Creek Mining; a Protestant by faith; enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his grandkids. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Staria Kay Richmond; a son, Jerry J. (Angela) Richmond of Proctor; a daughter, Leslie (Joseph) Tankovits of Wheeling, WV; four preci...