Minnie Florence Allison Williams, 83, of Huntington, formerly of  Charleston, went to the arms of Jesus, July 11, 2018. She was born May 7, 1935.  She was met at Heaven's gate by her son, David Owen Williams and daughter, Linda Williams Adkins.  Minnie Flo was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1953, attended Marshall College, where she met the father of her children, the late Thomas O. Williamson.  She later had the opportunity to...

Carlos M. Butta, 88, of Charleston, passed away, July 5, 2018. She was born in Laing, WV and raised by her mother and step-father, Edna Violet Challis Fauber and Malcolm Fauber, Sr., both whom preceded her in death. She also was preceded by her husband of 45 years, Charles “Charlie” Butta, son, Michael W. Butta, sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Alfred Walsh, brothers, Malcolm L. Fauber , Jr. and Tom Fauber. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She is survived by...

Edward J. “Eddie” Russell, 35 of Charleston, died May 24, 2018 after an unexpected illness. He was a graduate of Mountain State University. Eddie is survived by his loving family, mother and father, Lynn S. and Edward G. Russell, sister; Katie Russell, grandmother, Kay Pence and many other family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 30, at the Elk Funeral Home 2001 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV. Elk Funeral Home is honored to serve the...

    Rachel H. White, 99, of Charleston went to be with the Lord April 25, 2018. She was born September 17, 1918 near Summersville, West Virginia, the daughter of Lee and Ona Herold. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her  husband, Frederick James White Jr, her daughter Barbara Ann Keney, her sisters Helen Barnett and Ruth Lee Walker, and her brothers Dr. William Herold and Dr. Paul Herold.   Rachel was a 75 year resident of Charleston and...

John “Johnny” Barker John “Johnny” Barker went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 17, 2018. John lived a great life always striving to help the community and people around him. He was a member of Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, was a member of the Army Reserves for 15 years, retired from WCHS-TV as an engineer after 46 years, and organized one of the first associations for the mentally handicapped - advocating for specific care and...

Janice Rose Ayres 75 of Georges Creek, passed away, April 16, 2018. She was born December 4, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Norman and Josephine Compagno Hein. She was also preceded by a daughter, Melissa Townsend. Janice worked diligently in her church and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Howard Ayres, daughter, Ashley (Mitchell) Taylor of Charleston, sons; David Snyder of Montgomery, Eugene (Pauline) Snyder of Logan,...

Myrtle Brown, 77, of Elkview, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2018. Myrtle was born on June 9, 1940, to the late William and Twisha Hunt of Elkview.  Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, Roscoe Shaffer and baby boy Hunt; her husband, John Brown; and daughters, Kimberly Black and Pamela (Bob) Fridley. She was a barber in Big Chimney for over 30 years and went on to provide in home care for many elderly patients that she loved dearly. Myrtle spent her life serving...

Donald S. Garvin  April 24, 1947-March 29, 2018 Don was the son of Donald S. Garvin Sr. and June M. Garvin and passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Brookdale Charleston Gardens in Charleston. A service of remembrance will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Riggleman Hall, University of Charleston, at 11 a.m. Don was preceded in death by his mother and father and survived by his sister, Lianna Jo DeBee, her husband, Ed DeBee; Don's nephew, Eddie DeBee and his wife,...

Charles Daniel "Gilly" Sloan, 58, of Charleston, passed away, February 10, 2018, surrounded by family and friends. Danny was born in Charleston on October 10, 1959 to the late Charles and Katherine Sloan. He graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School "Class of 1978" and was currently employed by Goodwill Industries and the Fraternal Order of Eagles as a custodian. He previously owned and operated "Gilligan's" night club and the "Country...

           William W. “Bill” Mullins, 63, of Charleston, passed away, January 24, 2018 on his birthday. He was born January 24, 1955, in Kanawha Co., the late William W. and Harriet I. Jones Mullins, Sr. In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by brothers: Ricky and Kevin Mullins, sisters: Susie Mullins, Edna Bronaugh, brother: Jimmy Mullins.  Bill was a 50 year member of the Operating Engineers Local #132. He loved...