This is the story of William “Billy” Frazier Harmon, Jr.  Billy was a wonderful man that was loved, is missed and will always be cherished.  Our “Papa”, as he was called by his grandchildren, was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.    Billy, born November 17, 1937, was the third child of Frazier and  Leola Harmon. He was born in Glen White, WV, and moved to Charleston and eventually Rand, where he...

Herman “Buck” D. Straughter, Jr., 71, of Charleston, WV, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019, at CAMC General Hospital, Charleston, WV. He was born August 28, 1947, in Charleston, WV, to late parents, Herman and Elle Mae Straughter. Herman was an army veteran in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Department of Highways. In addition to his parents, Herman was preceded in death by his daughter, Shannah Straughter. Those left to cherish Herman’s memory are his wife,...

  John Franklin White, Sr., 80, of Charleston, WV, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Valley Center Nursing Home, South Charleston, WV.  He was born August 15, 1938, in Charleston, WV, to late parents, Ernest and Rosa White.  John graduated from Charleston High School.  He was a relocation officer in the Triangle District for the Department of Highways and was president of the New First Baptist Church Togetherness Club.  He resigned from the Department of...

Barbara Virginia Wiggins, 95, was born to the late Lynwood and Emma Tyler in Charleston, WV.  She departed this life and went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, NC.  Barbara attended Kanawha County schools and was a graduate of Garnet High School.  She also graduated from nursing school in New York City where she was valedictorian of her class. Barbara was a member of Riverview Baptist Church until her move to New York...

Deacon Calvin Jerome Ford, 68 of Charleston WV went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 3, 2019, at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY. Calvin, also known as “Doll Baby” and “Pretty”, was born February 5, 1951, in Suffolk VA., to the late Raleigh Ford, Sr. and Ira Boone.  Calvin graduated from Montgomery High School and served 4 years in the United States Army.  After returning to Charleston, he furthered his education at West Virginia...

Antonio “Tony” Maurice Harris, 53, of Dunbar, WV, passed away from this life peacefully, Saturday, June 1, 2019. One of God’s greatest masterpieces, he was born March 19, 1966, to the late Melvin Maurice Harris and the late Rev. Gloria Jean Davis James.  Tony accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a very early age. Until his passing, he was a faithful and dedicated member of First Baptist Church, Charleston. He had a deep love for God and enjoyed the music of his...

Harvey Allen Chester, 64, of Garner, NC passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Rex Memorial Hospital, in Raleigh, NC. He was the son of the late William and Velma Chester, and beloved husband of Cynthia Hankins Chester for 37 years. While residing in Dunbar, WV, "The Bottom", he attended Ferguson Baptist Church and enjoyed mentoring youth in the community. Harvey graduated from Dunbar High School in 1972 where he was a basketball "Superstar" and his team was in the 1972...

Roy Alexander Brown, III, 47, of Charleston, WV, went to be with the Lord, May 21, 2019, at CAMC, General Division.  He was born to Roy “June Bug” Brown and Betty Jo Mason Brown, July 30, 1971, in Charleston, WV. Roy was the fourth child of four siblings and attended Charleston High School.  He received his GED while in college.  Roy was preceded in death by his sister, Edna Renee Brown. Roy is survived by daughters, Shanice (Robert) Bishop of Tennessee...

  Betty Jean Overstreet Tate, 85, of Charleston, WV died May 19, 2019.  She was a born, August 23, 1933, to the late Edward and Zedia Overstreet. Betty was a lifelong  resident of Charleston, but she spent her winters with family in Los Angeles, CA Betty studied at Garnet High School, where she graduated in 1951. While at Garnet, Betty was a cheerleader and was voted “best dressed in her class.  After graduating high school, she married William E. Tate, Jr....

Patricia Jones White, 84, of Roanoke, Virginia and formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Salem Health and Rehab, Salem, Virginia.   She was preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Susan Jones. Patricia is survived by her son, Stephen Jones.  A funeral service will be held, Saturday, April 27, 2019, 12:00 pm at Garden of Prayer #7 Vision of Faith Center, 3101 Cove Rd, Roanoke, Virginia, 24017.  Friends may visit one hour prior to the...