Francis B. “Rabbit” “Bunzy” Devitt , 63 of Elkview, gained his wings, February 7, 2020. Bunny was born November 2, 1956, to the late Thomas A. and Myrtle Vincent Devitt. He was also preceded by a brother, Jay Allen Devitt.  He was an employee of Mac’s Body Shop for over 20 years, before opening Rabbit’s Body Shop. He was an avid car enthusiast and his granddaughters were his pride and joy. Rabbit is survived by his loving family, wife of 41...

Doris A. Pence, 83, of Dunbar, WV, passed away, January 30, 2020. She was born July 19, 1936 in St. Albans, to the late Hubert Calvin and Dora Estelle Smith Harless. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth "K.R." Pence. She was retired from Ames Department Store and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother. Doris is survived by her loving family, daughters; Sheryl (Donald) Rippetoe, Andrea (Charles) Reasinger, Diana...

Carl Wayne Townsend, 69, of Cross Lanes, WV, passed away, January 29, 2020. He was born June 8, 1950, in Charleston, WV to the late James Edward and Sylvia Pearl Moore Townsend. Carl was also preceded in death by sisters; Ellen and Edna Mae, brother; Jimmy. He was retired from General Technologies. Left to mourn his passing his loving family, son; Michael W. Townsend, grandsons, Caleb and Joshua Townsend, sister; Janet Strickland, several nieces and nephews, closest friend, Richard...

AS WRITTEN BY "COOKIE" HERSELF Lorene L. "Cookie" Shinn, 77 of Charleston, WV, passed away, January 19, 2020 after a short illness due to cancer. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Jack Shinn, and daughter, Dianna Walden. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She is survived by, Richard her son, granddaughter, Ricci, who she thought of as her daughter and was so proud of her accomplishments, granddaughter, Crystal and Jessica, grandson, Jessie, and all of her...

Charles E. "Eddie" Snodgrass, Sr., 79, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord, January 4, 2020. He was born January 28, 1940 in West Chester, Ohio, to the late Ezra B. "Jack" and Evelyn "Kitty" Schwartz Snodgrass.  In addition to his parents, Ed was also preceded in death by brothers, David L. , Donald G. "Don", and Jackie L. Snodgrass. He was the owner/manager of Ed's All Clean Disposal Service. Eddie was a member and former deacon of...

Dorothy Lee Wills, 83, of Charleston, passed away, December 27, 2019. She was born September 4, 1936, in Fayette County, WV, and was preceded in death by mother, Viola Ealm, daughter, Helen Burkes, husband, George Brown, brothers, Woodrow and Arnold Ealm. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children; Mary (John) Estep, William "Will" Wills, Coy (Robin) Wills, Arnold (Patricia) Brown, Martha Brown, Louliza Wills, James Brown, Brenda Brown, Virginia Ealm, Georgia Ealm, Bertha...

Jane Ann Young, 70, of Charleston, passed away December 12, 2019. She was born November 16, 1949, in Charleston, to the late Robert and Mildred Reed. She was also preceded by a brother, Bill Reed Jane was retired from the State of West Virginia and enjoyed traveling, reading and working puzzles. Her most enjoyable was watching her only grandson, Nicholas, whom she adored. Jane is survived by her loving family, son; Steve and his wife Claudette, grandson; Nicholas, brother; Butch and his wife...

Rev. Olyn S. Stevens, 87, of Charleston went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2019. While he will be missed, he has been reunited with his beloved wife, Jo Ann, in heaven. Olyn was born on September 30, 1932 in Charleston, WV to Henry S. and Susie Stevens. He attended Stonewall Jackson High School prior to entering the Marine Corp. He served his country in the Korean War. After the war, he married Jo Ann Allinder. They were married 61 years and had 5 children. Olyn was an Ordained Baptist...

Jenna Lee McClaskie, 80, of Charleston, passed away peacefully at home, November 25, 2019. She was preceded by her parents;  Howard "Bus" and Katheryn Spradling, sister; Dorthy Jean Bevins, son; Brett McClaskie, granddaughter; Kelli Fields, grandson; Mark Harbert. Jenna retired from Charleston Town Center Info Booth, after 19 years of service, where she was well known by many. She also served as Kanawha County Committee woman. Jenna loved spending time with her husband...

David Randolph Chrislip, was born January 22, 1948, in Charleston, WV. He was the son of Charles W. and Antonette Cook Chrislip, both whom preceded him in death David departed this life on November 24, 2019. He was 71 years old. David graduated from Charleston Catholic High School and the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida. He was an officer in the Marine Corps for 8 years. At the time of his death he was a certified public accountant in Charleston. He is survived by his wife,...