Posted: Jan. 3, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home
Earl Vaughn Drake, 85, of Clendenin, passed away January 1, 2018, at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness.
Earl was the only son of the late Tarlton V. (Tike) Drake and Hattie Guinn Drake. Earl was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Wanda Wyatt Drake; sisters, Naomi Samples, Mary Carper, Hellen Young, Ruth Carper, Hannah Drake and June Logan. (more…)
Posted: Jan. 3, 2018 | Source: Matics Funeral Home
Ronald Isaac Holmes, 73, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord December 30, 2017.
He was a born again Christian bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus Christ. He attended Union Valley Gospel Tabernacle Church Sissonville.
Ronald was a Vietnam Army veteran and a retired barber with several years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mose and Wanda Holmes; and brother, Dick Holmes. (more…)
Posted: Jan. 2, 2018 | Source: Curry Funeral Home
Arnold Edward Cantley, 78, of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2017, after a short battle with leukemia. Arnold was born on May 5, 1939, to Archie and Lois Flowers Cantley of Alum Creek, WV.
Arnold was also preceded in death by the love of his life for 55 years, Evia Hughes Cantley; brothers, Jerry, Bob and Jimmy Cantley; sisters, Ellen Pauley and Linda Cantley; and faithful companion, Shaggy. (more…)
Posted: Jan. 2, 2018 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Clifford Rolland Davis, 85, of Elkview, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator with IUOE Local 132.
Clifford was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Mae Seabolt Davis; parents, Romie Davis and Macie Taylor Davis; brothers, Harold and Clellan Davis; sisters, Ellen Ballard, Wilma Angle, Juanita Whitt, Betty Davis, Shirley King; and grandson, Jesse Davis. (more…)
Posted: Dec. 31, 2017 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Benjamin Robert Holcomb, 90, passed away in the Lord’s loving arms on December 28, 2017.Robert was born December 11, 1927, in Charleston. After graduating from Elkview High School, he joined the United States Marine Corps during World War II, serving on Guam and Iwo Jima. He had a passion for life, love of God, Country and his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying radio controlled airplanes and loved his WV Mountaineers, NASCAR, and his country music. (more…)
Posted: Dec. 29, 2017 | Source: Matics Funeral Home
Robert Wayne Hall, 60, of South Bend, Indiana formerly of Big Pigeon, WV died on December 20, 2017 after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Bervin E. Hall and Faye E. Parsons Hall. He was also preceded in death his brother, Bervin W. Hall and one child R. B. Hall.
He leaves behind 3 children, Jason Hall, Hillary Hall and Ethan Hall as well as two grandsons, Dylan Hall and Julian Hall. He is also survived by 3 sisters, and 5 brothers as well as numerous nieces and nephews and many other family members who also dearly loved him.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to Matics Funeral Home P. O. Box 549 Clendenin, WV 25045.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday December 30, 2017 at Matics Funeral Home Clendenin, WV.
Funeral will be 12:00 PM Saturday following the funeral at Matics Funeral Home Inc. with Pastor Lee Elmore officiating.
Burial will be in the Hall Family Cemetery Big Pigeon, WV.
Online condolences may be expressed at maticsfuneralhome.com.
Posted: Dec. 29, 2017 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Harold C. Moles, 77, of Elkview, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston.
He was retired after 31 years of service from WV Department of Highways as a Inspector and Project engineer. Harold was a outstanding Bluegrass Musician, fond of vintage farm machinery, enjoyed the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Darius and Audrey Copenhaver Moles; and wife, Joyce Louise Moles. (more…)
Posted: Dec. 28, 2017 | Source: Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home
Shelby Rae Spradling, 26, of Charleston, passed away at CAMC Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 25, 2017, after a short illness.
Shelby was a TV producer and worked for WOWK-Channel 13 TV News in Charleston.
She was a lifelong resident of Charleston. She was a graduate of Herbert Hoover High School, class of 2009. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Charleston with the class of 2012. (more…)
Posted: Dec. 27, 2017 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Jennie Fay Coutz, 85, “Mommy,” “Grandma Jennie,” or “GiGi,” received her Heavenly reward on Friday, December 22, 2017, as she fell into the loving arms of her Savior. Born on Saturday, November 19, 1932, to Norman W. “Tip” and Julia Ann Ohlinger as an angel placed on earth. Her faith in Jesus rested her heart well in these years, but her strength and courage was unwavering through her life. She was recognized by so many as the friendly school lunch lady, serving the Kanawha County School Board for over 30 years, and as a beloved member of Heritage Baptist Church, where she continued her gift of making loving, lasting friendships. (more…)
Posted: Dec. 26, 2017 | Source: Hafer Funeral Home
Elsie Ann Pennington Nary, 90, our sweet momma, finished her race on this earth in the early hours of December 23, 2017. Our loss is heaven’s gain.
Mom was born May 18, 1927, in the Cane Fork area of Kanawha City, Charleston, W.Va. She was the third daughter of 14 children born to Luther Martin Pennington and Letha Nevada Shuck. Preceding her in death along with her parents are sisters, Irma Cicero and Reba Dunlap. Brothers: Ralph, Carl (Skip), Jess, Robert (Dennis) and infant Franklin Pennington.
December 30, 1945, our mom and dad married in Catlettsburg, Kentucky. While our mom worked various short term jobs early in the marriage, she was mostly a homemaker. Our dad, Patrick Nary, preceded her in death. (more…)
