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Theodore Paul Traube 1935 — 2024 88, of St. Albans went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Queen Shoals, West Virginia to the late Ernest and Kathleen Martha Graham Traube. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Joe Roche; sisters, Helen Sutton and Betty Tawney; brother, Alfred "Eddie" Traube. Ted was retired from Union Carbide Corp. He was a member of Highlawn Presbyterian Church, St. Albans and a graduate of Clay County High School. He was a US Air Force Veteran serving at the end of the Korean War. Surviving is his wife of 66 years, Marilyn "Lyn" DuFrane Traube; daughter, Lynda Roche (Stephen); sons, Kevin Traube (Jane) and David Traube (Marcia); sister, Blinda...

Lakin C. Cummings 2024 Lakin Coolidge "Peck" Cummings, 98, of Spencer, went to his heavenly home on June 30, 2024. He was born January 29, 1926, on Green Creek in Roane County. He was the son of the late Benjamin Harrison Cummings and Una Della Jones Cummings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gatha Romine Cummings; son, Paul; infant daughter, Doris; brother, Gerald; sister, Elsie; infant brother, Elvin; brother-in-law, Kenna Romine; nephews, Danny Cummings and Jerry Romine; and niece, Julie Raines Bays. Survivors include children: Alice (Frank) Tefft of Walker, WV, Joyce (Steve) Rogers of Reedy,Lois (Bobby) Dent of Spencer, Karen Botkins of Asheville, NC and...

Sherman Franklin Pettry, Sr. 1951 — 2024 Sherman F. Pettry, Sr., 73 of Kopperston, WV, went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Raleigh Center, Daniels, WV He was born May 11, 1951, in Charleston and was the son of the late Sherman M. And Gladys Mae Bailey Pettry. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Darlene R. Pettry, twin daughters, Nikki and Mikki Pettry and a brother, Charles "Eddie" Pettry. Sherman was a 1971 graduate of East Bank High School. While in high school, he worked as a paperboy and also substitute custodian for Kanawha County Schools. He retired from Dominion Energy after many years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family, and close friends. His...

Donald Carson Nichols, Sr. 1937 — 2024 87, of Charleston passed away June 28, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House from an extended fight with cancer. He was a retired control room operator at FMC with 39 years of service and was a member of the United States Air Force. Donald was a member of the Rand First Church of the Nazarene, an avid trout fisherman and loved spending time with his wife, kids and grandkids. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Helen Ruth Starcher Nichols and her family; five brothers and five sisters. Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Anna Holdren Nichols; children, Donald C. Nichols Jr. and Barbara of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Lara Fauver and Geoff of London, Ohio, Sean Nichols and...

Richard F. 'Shep' Shepherd 1933 — 2024 On Friday, June 28, Richard F. "Shep" Shepherd, 90, of Dry Branch, left this world for his heavenly home and "the bright and shining river" where he will meet us "some sweet day". Richard was born on December 20, 1933, in Vinton, VA, and graduated from Moneta High School in 1951. In 1952, he graduated from Phillips Business College and moved to West Virginia to begin a remarkable career characterized by dedication and expertise. He started working for Truax-Traer/Oglebay Norton Coal Companies, which later became part of BethEnergy (Bethlehem Steel). After 38 years of distinguished service in the accounting department, he retired early to avoid being transferred to Pennsylvania. He...

Barbara Jean Cooper 1936 — 2024 88, of Charleston passed away June 28, 2024 at CAMC HospiceCare following a short illness. She was a homemaker and attended the Sharon Church of God. Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceding her in death were her husband, Charles Layton Cooper; son, Richard Cooper; granddaughter, Angela Cooper and daughter-in-law, Debra Cooper. Surviving are her son, Charles Layton Cooper II (Carolyn) of Shrewsbury; brother, Bill Omeara of Dry Branch; grandchildren, Jenifer McKnight (Jeremy), Matthew Cooper (Stephanie), Amanda Cochran (Bobby) and great-grandchildren, Kayli Cochran, Evelyn Cochran, Cadence Cochran and Beau McKnight. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 1,...

Wilson, North Carolina Gregory Lee Galperin 1964 — 2024 Gregory Lee Galperin, born on August 30, 1964 (59) of Charleston, WV, passed away on June 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family and per Greg's request there will not be any funeral services. Greg was preceded in death by his daughter, Sarah Galperin; grandson, Rylan James; father, Si Galperin, and his stepfather, David Riter. Greg is survived by his loving wife of thirty-seven years, Lisa Galperin; daughter, Samantha Gibbs and husband, David of Atlanta, Georgia and his grandchildren, Tia, Kaylynn and Charlie Gibbs; mother, Rose Riter of Huntington, West Virginia; brother, Stephen Galperin and wife, Beth of Candia, New Hampshire; brother-in-law, D. Lee Beard and wife, Andi...

Hurricane, West Virginia Gerald Ervin Simmons 1936 — 2024 Gerald "Gerry" Ervin Simmons 88, of Hurricane, WV passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2024. Gerry was born on January 24, 1936 in Wallback, WV where he spent his youth working on the family farm. He was a kind man who valued his Christian faith and his family more than anything. Gerry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Wilson Simmons; daughters: Nancy Simmons and Alicia (James) Martin of Hurricane, WV; son, Lee (Julie) Simmons of Frankton, IN; and grandchildren: Steven (Korinna) Larson, Wesley (Paige) Larson, Adam Martin, Sarah Martin, Leah Martin, Ellie Simmons, and Levi Simmons. He is also survived by brothers: Deward "Evans" Stalnaker, Andrew Jackson Stalnaker and Charles...

Mary Emma Steele 1942 — 2024 82, of Diamond passed away June 26, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital. She was a retired LPN and a member of Diamond United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her husband, Willard Lee Steele; parents, Jesse M. and Ruth Board Brumfield and grandson, Nickolas Smith. Surviving are her children, Bill and Wendy Steele of Spanaway, Washington, Teresa (Shane) Smith of Winifrede and Patricia (Brandon) Whaples of Nitro; brother, William (Lois) Brumfield of Palm Bay, Florida; grandchildren who were the apple of her eye, Tanya Hogan and Raechelle Steele both of Spanaway, Washington, Autumn Smith of Winifrede, Stephanie Snyder of Guntersville, Alabama, Kattie Black of Cross Lanes, Malissie...

Cowen Vickie Williams 2024

Judy L. Shalhoup 1940 — 2024 Judy L. Shalhoup, 83, of Charleston, formerly of New York, died at home on June 24, 2024, after a long illness. Judy's wonderful, funny, and caring presence will be forever missed by her loved ones. Judy was Chairman and CEO OF GMJC Associates, a retired Manager of Marketing Communications with the Union Carbide Corporation in New York City and Danbury, CT, with 32 years of service, and Vice President-General Manager of The Fruit Bowl. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and Morris Harvey College (University of Charleston) with honors, and did post graduate work at WVU-COGS. She was the recipient of numerous national and regional communications, industrial trade show, and...

Janie C. Griffitts Smith 1932 — 2024 Janie Carol Smith, 91, of Nashville TN passed away June 24, 2024 in her sleep of natural causes. Janie was born in Southern Virginia and lived most of her life in Jackson County WV. She was a trained Lab Technician and retired from Jackson General Hospital in Ripley WV. Janie lived her last few years in Nashville TN. She is predeceased by her parents Roy and Nancy Griffitts, her husband Fred and daughter Leslie Smith Newton (Jim). Janie is survived by one son Todd Smith (Cheryl) two grandchildren Zack Newton (Jenny) Ashley Newton Byrd (Brent) and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, July 1, 2024 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Pastor...

Webster Springs Katrina Jones 2024

Bessie Burdette Thomas 2024 Bessie Burdette Thomas, 98, of Charleston went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, June 23, 2024. Bessie was a retired LPN having worked at McMillan Hospital and CAMC General and a member of Elk River Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years of Jim Thomas; mother, father, five brothers and three sisters. Left to cherish her memory is nephew and niece Jerry and Rhonda Walker with whom she resided; grandson, Chris (Caitlin) Runion, great-grandchilren, Ellie Singleton, Maddox Runion and Brooks Runion all of Sunbury, Ohio. The family would like to thank Steve Robertson, Linda Wiseman for all their love and support through the years....

Webster Springs Patty Stout Mathes 2024

Dolly Mae Withrow 2024 Dolly Withrow of Kenna left this life on June 22, 2024, and now is with the Lord and her beloved husband Bill. She was an accomplished author and writer and formerly taught English at WV State College. She was born on September 14, 1931 to the late Esther Cassinet and Paul Wood. She is survived by her daughter Risa Mellert (Don) and her son Jeff (Pam) both of Kenna and formerly of Nitro. Dolly adored her three grandchildren Matt Mellert (Ashley) of Winfield, Andy Mellert (Cassie) of Ripley and Wes Withrow of Bridgeport who all refer to her as "Grammar" and her three great grandchildren (Reagan, Elliott and Bentley). She is also survived by her feral cat Vincent who misses her terribly...

Phyllis Jean Stinnette 1938 — 2024 Phyllis Jean (Kinnison) Stinnette, 86 of Scott Depot, passed away on June 21, 2024 after a short illness. She is now in the loving hands of our Heavenly Father. She was born February 27, 1938 in Lobelia, WV to the late W.W. (Bus) and Nellie Kinnison. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 59 years William (Bill) E. Stinnette Jr.; daughters: Patricia (Fred) Andrews of Hampstead, NC and Pamela (Chris) Childers of Scott Depot, WV; grandchildren: Elizabeth Andrews, Tiffany Childers, Melissa Andrews, and Jeffrey Childers; sister, Lois (George) DeBell of Poinciana, FL, and several nieces, great nieces and nephews. She was a graduate from South Charleston High in 1956, and the...

Bowling Green, Kentucky Paul Dencil Wedge, Jr. 1938 — 2024 Paul Dencil "Denny" Wedge, Jr., age 85, died on June 20, 2024. Denny was born on November 13, 1938 to his late parents Paul Dencil Wedge, Sr. and Lillian Herrig Wedge in Fostoria, Ohio. He graduated from Point Pleasant High School in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and from Western Kentucky State Teachers College in 1961 with both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Arts degree. Denny was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. On July 4, 1964, Denny married Carol Sue Haskins, a union that lasted 55 years until Carol's death in 2019. Denny served his country in the Army D Company, 32nd Armored Division. He and Carol both taught school in Florida, Denny teaching high school biology and...

Christopher Everett Walton 1985 — 2024 38, of Nitro, WV passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at CAMC General Division, Charleston. Surviving is his mother; Teresa Lynn Easter; father and stepmother, Jess "Bubba" and Sylvia Walton; sister, Jessica Walton; niece, Phoenix; nephew, Zane and aunt, Beverly Watts. There will be no service at this time. You may visit Chris's tribute page at BartlettNichols.com to share memories or condolences with the family. Bartlett-Nichols Funeral Home, family owned and located at 409 Sixth Avenue, St. Albans is honored to serve the Walton family.

Jimmy Bradley 2024 Jimmy Gay Bradley, 88, of Spencer, W.Va., died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at WVU Medicine, Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, W.Va. He was born July 16, 1935, at Left Hand, W.Va., the son of the late Faud and Loretta Kelly Bradley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Delmas Parsons. Survivors include his wife, V. Ruth Stone Bradley: daughter, Janet Parsons of Gay, W.Va.; son Greg (Lisa) Bradley of Charleston, W.Va.; grandsons, Matthew Bradley of Mason, W.Va. and Benjamin (Natalie) Bradley of Boston, Mass.; brother, Jack Bradley of Bethlehem, Ga.; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Pam) Stone of Looneyville, W.Va. Jimmy was a retired 37 year employee of Kaiser...

Dr. Deborah Ann Speidel 1951 — 2024 72, of Poca, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston, WV. She was born in Reading, Pennsylvania to the late Harry Wesner Speidel and Mary Louise Houck Speidel. Debi graduated from Muhlenberg Twp. HS, Villanova University and Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at the Reading Hospital. She was a family practice physician in Florida for Health-First and lived in Cocoa Beach, Merritt Island, and Rockledge. Before going to college and medical school, Debi worked as a beautician and she always took care of her appearance and was dressed to the nines. She...

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