Edwina Dawn “Winnie” Flare
Edwina Dawn “Winnie” Flare, 61 of Summersville passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley.
She was born February 19, 1963 in Charleston to the late Chilton E. and Sandra C. Childers Sparks and retired from Mount Olive Correctional Center where she worked in maintenance.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Flare.
Left to cherish her memory are her children: Joshua (Kim) Flare and Jessica Hamilton; grandchildren: Brandon Lanham, Jordan Lanham, Khloe Lanham, and James Hamilton; sisters: Christine Sparks, Ellen Sparks, and Sarah Jo Sparks; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Graveside Services were held at Fairview Cemetery, Webster Springs.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Flare family.
Michael “Salty” Gerald Kukoleck
Michael “Salty” Gerald Kukoleck, 78 of Diana, WV passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at his home. He was born June 22, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Adam and Marie Lane Kukoleck.
He was a proud United States Marine, serving in Vietnam. After retiring from the Marines, he returned to his hometown of Cleveland where he became a Cleveland, Ohio Police Officer. He also became a Fireman for the Cleveland Heights Fire Department. He was Baptist by faith.
After retiring from law enforcement, Mike moved to a farm in Birch River where he and his sons built their home. He enjoyed fishing and breeding and training rottweilers. He also trained K9’s for his fellow police officers after his retirement. He loved raising his two sons and was very proud of his grandsons, especially for carrying on his legacy serving in the military.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Donna Morris Kukoleck. Mike is survived by his sons: Adam (Wendy) Kukoleck and David Michael (Carla) Kukoleck; grandchildren: Josiah David Kukoleck and Jedediah Michael Kukoleck; sister Sharon (Ken) Rice; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, one great-great-niece; and many extended family and friends to mourn his passing.
In keeping with Mike’s wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. A time of gathering will take place locally in West Virginia.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.doddreedfh.com.
Dodd & Reed Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Kukoleck family.
Carrie Jane Christian Bay
Carrie Jane Christian Bay, 73, of Cowen passed away on January 24, 2024, at home after a lengthy illness. Jane was born June 6, 1951, in Richwood, the daughter of the late Zeph Christian and Edna Johnson Christian.
Jane was a 1970 graduate of Cowen High School. She was a homemaker and was a 4-H Leader in Webster County for over 30 years. Jane was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She volunteered at Glade Elementary School, the after-school program, the blood mobile and the Webster County Fair. Jane loved tending to her plants and shopping, of which she had many collectables.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Wayne Bay; brother, Harrison Christian and sister, Estie Christian.
Surviving are her daughters, Carrie (Kenneth) Green of Cowen and Kya Salisbury (Ryder Collins) of Cowen; sister, Mary “Missy” (Steve) McCartney of Cowen, granddaughter, Cynidel Hardin (Dustin Legg) and great grandchildren Aydan and Harrison Salisbury, Jackson, Jensen, Jameson and Hadley Legg.
Janes’ wishes for cremation have been honored.
No services have been scheduled at this time.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com
Services entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.
Garry Wade Hall
Garry Wade Hall, 77, of Duck passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at WVU Medicine Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Gassaway on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
He was born in Servia on July 8, 1947, to the late Odbert Oscar Hall and Iva Marie Dobbins Hall.
Garry moved to Ohio in 1965 for work after graduating from Gassaway High School. He served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1967 during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. Garry worked for UPS for 20 plus years. He enjoyed and was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where he was a greeter and bell ringer. Hunting, fishing and golfing were his favorite pastimes. Garry married his wife on August 2, 1966, in Ohio. After his retirement, they moved to Duck and set up a residence.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 58 years, Judy Lee Nottingham Hall; son, Rod Hall and wife, Brenda; grandchildren, Taylor Hall, Luke Hall and Amanda Parker; great grandchildren, Ryland and Dylan Parker; brother, Roger Hall and wife, Diana; nephew, Roger Hall, Jr. and wife, Denise; and very special aunt, Rosalee Hall.
In keeping with Garry’s wishes, cremation will take place and no formal service will be held.
Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway, WV.
