Carrie Virginia Mairs

Nov 26, 2008

Carrie Johnson Mairs,87, of Pocatalico passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at the Hubbard Hospice House. Carrie was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Gordon Mairs. She is survived by her son , Jarrell Mairs of Fairplain, daughter, Aretta Mairs Murphy and husband, Michael Murphy, of Kenna, Bonita Mairs, of Centerville, VA. Six Grandchildren and...

Mercedes Sampson Thaxton

Nov 24, 2008

Mercedes Sampson Thaxton, 86, passed away November 24, 2008 at Heartland of Charleston after a long illness, She was born December 7, 1921 she was the daughter of James W. Walker and Virginia Haynes. She was preceded in death by her children: Harry, Jr., Oscar, Charles, Henry and Tony Sampson. Mother and Father, James and Virginia Walker Siblings: Rene, Nina,...

Mose Isaac Holmes

Nov 13, 2008

Mose I. Holmes 85, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2008 at CAMC General Division after suffering a head injury. He was a born-again Christian. He was the oldest living member of the Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle Church at Tuppers Creek, Charleston. He sang gospel first with the Union Valley Trio. He raised four sons up...

Harold Houston Mooney

Nov 13, 2008

Harold Houston Mooney, 92, of Charleston passed away November 13, 2008 at home. Harold was the son of Fred Mooney, who''s autobiography, is "Struggle in the Coal Fields" which resides in the WVU library. Harold traveled internationally as an expeditor for Union Carbide. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and was a member of Lodge #20, Charleston. He was a...

Virginia Mildred Lowe

Nov 12, 2008

Virginia Mildred Lowe, 84, of Sissonville went home to be with the Lord November 12, 2008, in Moss Golden Years, Cross Lanes. She was a homemaker, a member of Cicerone Community Church and was a beloved mother. Virginia graduated from Ripley High School in 1941 at the age of 16. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Lowe;...

Terry Glenn Johnson

Nov 6, 2008

Terry G. Johnson, 45, of Charleston passed away suddenly November 6, 2008 in Raleigh, NC. He was a construction worker, truck driver, and an Army Veteran. He was a member of the Laborer''s Union, and was working for the Slurry Construction Company. Survived by: sons, Terry and Nathan G. Johnson both of Charleston; daughter, Ashley D. Johnson of Sissonville; parents,...

James Lee Summers

Nov 5, 2008

James L. Summers, 92, of Maplewood, went to be with the Lord November 5, 2008. He was retired from Union Carbide, South Charleston with 35 years service. He was a Marine Corps Veteran of WWII. He also served in the U.S. Army, and the Civilian Conservation Corps. He attended Clifftop Community Church, was a member of Fisher''s Chapel, Romance, and...

Wilma Layne Currey

Oct 30, 2008

Wilma Layne Currey, 91, of Kenna went to be with the Lord October 30, 2008. She was a homemaker, and attended Goldtown Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marple H. Currey, and twin brother, Woody Layne. She is survived by her children: Harriett Burford and her husband Ben of Charleston, Donna Casto and her husband James...

Penny Garten Monk

Oct 28, 2008

Penny Garten Monk, 64, of Sissonville went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 28 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Penny was born May 15, 1944 on Campbell''s Creek to the late Thomas and Thelma Garten. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Penny was a 1962 graduate of DuPont High School,...

Maxine Elizabeth Marks-Hoffman

Oct 26, 2008

Maxine Marks-Hoffman, 76 of Charleston, entered her new life in the loving arms of her Savior on October 26, 2008, at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston following a short illness. She was proceeded in death by her parents Rev. Melvin and Mae Hayes of Dunbar, brothers Glenn Hayes Sr. of Poca, and her husband Clinton Marks and their son...