Obituaries

Aug 27, 2025

Louis Franklin "Frank" Jones, 77, of Cross Lanes, WV passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House surrounded by his family.  Up until the end, Frank was sharing his life stories, maintaining his kindness and demonstrating his love for his family.

He was born on August 19, 1948, in Charleston,...

Aug 24, 2025

Richard Lee Roton, 61, of South Charleston WV, passed away on Sunday August 24, 2025, at his home that he shared with his wife.

Richard was born on July 21, 1964, in Charleston WV to his parents, Jesse Roton and Pearl Armstead. He enjoyed listening to music, painting, and spending time with his family.

He...

Aug 23, 2025

A'Mirracle Nachea Johnson Rush "Mir Mir", age 13, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on August 23, 2025, leaving her family and friends with cherished memories of her beautiful spirit.

She was born on September 13, 2011, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to her birth mother, Kadeisha Nachea Johnson.   A'Mirracle later made her way home to Charleston West Virginia...

Aug 22, 2025

Rodney Franklin Waugh, 70, of Cross Lanes, WV went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2025, after putting up a brave fight against a long illness.

He retired from John Amos Power Plant where he was an operator for 38 years.  Outside of family and work, Rodney was an avid astronomy lover.  He was...

Aug 16, 2025

Bobby Damron, 64, of Nitro, WV passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 after a short illness.

He was born in Charleston, WV to the late Bob and Nancy Damron.

Bobby was a graduate of East Bank High School, and then went on to study at West Virginia Tech.  He was a hard worker, and...

Aug 15, 2025

Norman George "Jack" Moles, almost 97, of Dunbar, WV passed away on August 15, 2025 at Hospice Hubbard House in Charleston.

He was born on November 9, 1928 in Dutch Hollow in a log house next to the Wine Cellars in Dunbar, WV to the late Ernest L. and Sadie Mae Moles.

In his childhood...

Aug 15, 2025

Alma Louise "Tooie" Perkins (Hartman) of Point Pleasant, WV passed away unexpectedly in her home on August 15, 2025, just shy of what would have been her 67th birthday on August 30.

Born in Dallas, TX to the late Ruth P. Patterson and Ivan O. Hartman, Tooie later settled in the Ceredo-Kenova area, where she spent her...

Aug 12, 2025

Trilby Vae Stewart, a devoted mother and beloved friend, passed away peacefully in her home on August 12, 2025, at the age of 87.

Trilby was the daughter of Archie and Alfred Green.  She was born and raised in the hills of West Virginia from 1938-2025.  Trilby embodied the strength, warmth, and kindness of her Appalachian roots....

Aug 5, 2025

Donna Sue Pauley, 77, of South Charleston, WV, passed away on August 5, 2025, after a long illness.

She was the youngest of ten children born in South Charleston to the late Elish and Mary (Tucker) Johnson.

A graduate of South Charleston High School, Donna spent her life caring for others.  She was a dedicated...

Jul 29, 2025

Mary Eleanor "Whozie" Fleshman, 86, of Charleston, WV died on July 29, 2025 at home from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

She was born on April 27, 1939 in Charleston, WV to the late Charles A. and Gladys (Dawson) Marshall.

Whozie was a 1957 graduate of Charleston High School and went onto Charleston Business School in...

Jul 29, 2025

Caroline S. Clendenin Gardner, 81, of Dunbar went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

She was born on December 13, 1943, in Charleston, WV to the late Edward and Rachel Clendenin.

Caroline was a graduate of Dunbar High School, and was employed at Kroger for a short period of time....

Jul 28, 2025

Linda L. Moore "LMo", 76, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025.

She was born on October 27, 1948 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Edgle Grant Bush and Laura Ellen (Dulaney) Bush.

Linda was a 1966 graduate of South Charleston High School, and was a member of Mountain Heights Church in Spring...

Jul 25, 2025

Maxine Glee Hall Smith, 87, of Dunbar, WV passed away peacefully at Thomas Hubbard Hospice House West on July 25, 2025.

She was born on February 11, 1938 in Virginia to the late George H. Hall and Cleova Finch Hall.

Maxine graduated with honors in 1957 from Dunbar High School.  She then went on to...

Jul 24, 2025

Julian Donald "Bucket" Burchett, 84, of St. Albans, passed away July 24, 2025.

He was born in Charleston on July 30, 1940. He was a long-time resident of St. Albans but grew up on Tyler Mountain. Julian was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and friend, who enjoyed spending time with his family and keeping in touch with...

Jul 23, 2025

Frances Elizabeth Wiggins, 91, of Dunbar, West Virginia, passed away after battling a long illness. She was born to the late Jack and Luvenia Hankins of Charleston, WV.

Frances was a devoted wife to her husband, William E. Wiggins of 55 years and a loving mother to her seven children, who meant the world to her. Her...

Jul 19, 2025

Anna Marie Sutherland, 64, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2025 at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital after a long illness.

She was born in South Charleston, WV to Shirley Spangler (Schultz) and James Schultz of South Charleston, WV, and had three brothers and two sisters.

Anna enjoyed being...

Jul 13, 2025

Ronnie Steven VanBibber, know affectionately as Ron—or "Crusoe" to his fellow hiking friends—passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 62.

Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on August 3, 1962; Ron graduated from Stonewall Jackson High in 1980, and lived a life marked by adventure, kindness, and a deep love for the people and places...

Jul 13, 2025

God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit have requested the presence of Sister Lucille White, 88, of Charleston, WV to attend her Heavenly celebration for her many years of faithful service.  She peacefully accepted her invitation on Sunday, July 13, 2025, and said goodbye to all those she loved.

Lucille was a lifelong resident...

Jul 13, 2025

Frederick Ralph Lyon III, lovingly known as Fred or Freddie, passed away peacefully at home in St. Albans, West Virginia, on July 13, 2025, at the age of 51. He had recently returned home following a lengthy hospital stay of nearly three months and had faced ongoing health challenges, including heart disease, diabetes, and cellulitis.

Fred was...

Jul 12, 2025

Amie Manetta Smith, lovingly known as "Nanny," passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the age of 98.

Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on March 9, 1927, Amie lived a life defined by unwavering dedication to her family, her community, and the people whose lives she quietly helped shape every day.

A longtime resident...