Obituaries

Mar 10, 2025

Dorethea "Rita" Elaine Williams, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend transitioned on March 10, 2025, to our Heavenly Father.

She was born on December 31, 1960 in France to the late Henry and Amanda Cameron.

Dorethea was a proud graduate of Charleston High School, and studied nursing at Alston Community College in Texas.  ...

Mar 8, 2025

Lois White Light Koontz Nypl, age 93, of Dunbar, went to Heaven to celebrate with her friends and loved ones on March 8, 2025.

She was born on May 4, 1931, to the late James Lewis White and Ona Elizabeth Gandee White.

Lois never met  a stranger—she had a gift of conversation and loved getting...

Mar 4, 2025

Louise Marie Martin, 38, of Saint Albans, West Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2025.

She was born on October 27, 1986.

Louise was a one-of-a-kind individual who brought joy to the lives of everyone she encountered.  She loved writing, drawing, making bracelets for others, bowling, and spending time with her friends and the...

Mar 3, 2025

Kenneth Lewis Williams  82, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday March 3, 2025.

He was born on April 5, 1942 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Kenneth and Naomi Williams.

Kenneth was a graduate of Dunbar High School then went on to attend and graduate from West Virginia State College. He worked...

Feb 28, 2025

On Friday, February 28, 2025, our beloved Marsha Elaine Berry, age 71, was called home to be with our Lord.

Marsha was born on August 15, 1953, in Charleston, WV, the daughter of James Woodson and Margaret Berry.

She grew up in the Triangle District of Charleston and Washington Manor.  Marsha attended Fruth Elementary, John...

Feb 28, 2025

Oswald Langford Roach, age 73, of Dunbar, WV transitioned on February 28, 2025.

He was born on December 22, 1951, in Williamson, WV to the late Reverend Jasper C. Roach and Mildred L. Roach.Oswald, who was affectionately known as "Oz", was the youngest of five children.

He graduated from Williamson High School in 1969, where...

Feb 27, 2025

James Clifford Crockett Sr., 75, of St. Albans, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

He was born on June 5, 1949 in Charleston, to the late Ray and Betty Crockett.

Jimmy graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1967 and the following day he left for his duty with the U.S. Army. He...

Feb 26, 2025

Sherry Bossie, 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 26, 2025.

Sherry was born and raised in Dunbar, graduating from Dunbar High School in 1979 and then with honors from West Virginia University in 1983.  She was a licensed CPA and had a successful career as a director at the West Virginia Housing Development...

Feb 25, 2025

Glenn Edward Williams, 78, of South Charleston, WV passed away peacefully while holding his beloved wife Brenda's hand on February 25, 2025.

He was born on June 28, 1946 in Kanawha County West Virginia, to the late Burley and Maxine Williams.

Glenn served in the United States Air Force as an aircraft rotor and propeller...

Feb 25, 2025

Stephen C. Campbell of Buffalo, WV, was called to his heavenly home on February 25, 2025 after a battle with cancer, at WVU Thomas Memorial with his soulmate, Doris Caldwell Miller, by his side.

He was born on November 12, 1951 to his parents, Mary Ellen and Clinton Campbell.

Stephen graduated from Dunbar High School...

Feb 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Lee Tittle on February 24, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on January 3, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Ruby and Mabel Elkins, Judy was a devoted homemaker and a loving soul who brought light to the lives of everyone around...

Feb 23, 2025

Mrs. Renate King, 85, of Charleston WV/Berlin Germany, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at CAMC General Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on November 3, 1939 in the Czech Republic (Former Czechoslovakia) to the late  Margarete Ritter and Werner Jansch.

Renate's life was of creativity, resilience, and unwavering devotion to...

Feb 23, 2025

Jerry Dale Jones, born on September 11, 1944, was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and passed on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

He was a 1962 graduate of St. Albans High School, the son of the late Clifford Jones and Marie Donahue Jones formally of Soldier, Kentucky.

Jerry was married to the late Sheila Ann Jones.  ...

Feb 23, 2025

Carl Dewey Martin, age 78, of Dunbar, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on February 23, 2025.

Carl was born to the late Sherman and Mary Martin on June 20, 1946 in Charleston.

As a child, Carl enjoyed playing outdoors, specifically playing softball and basketball with friends.  This love of sports was...

Feb 23, 2025

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord and he delights in his way" Psalm 37:23.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Franklin Eugene Beach, a loving husband, devoted father, businessman, educator, farmer, and cherished member of the community, who passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025 at the...

Feb 20, 2025

Wendell Ray Cavender, 80, of Dunbar, died at home on Thursday, February 20, 2025, after a short illness.

He was born on December 11, 1944 in Charleston, to the late Delmer and Elime Cavender.

Wendell was a 1962 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He was a faithful attendee at Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, Dunbar.

Feb 17, 2025

Terry Lee Boardman, 56, of South Charleston, WV, went home with the Lord on February 17, 2025 at home.

He was born on September 2, 1968 to late Charles and Mollie Boardman of South Charleston.

In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his sister, Lynn Wiseman; and grandparents, Everette and Virginia...

Feb 15, 2025

Ronna Earl Null, 79, of Elkview, WV, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

He was born on April 17, 1945 to the late Ovan Null and Nadine Null King.

Ron was a 1963 graduate of Nitro High School. He then went on to graduate in 1967 from Morris Harvey (University of Charleston). Ron also...

Feb 14, 2025

Larry Leroy Balding went home to be with Jesus on Valentines Day February 14, 2025 after a brief illness.

Larry's testimony of his faith was reflected in the Scripture: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away; behold, all things become new." 2 Corinthians 5:17

In...

Feb 14, 2025

Diana Lynn Garnes, 74, of Elkins, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2025 due to heart failure.

She was born in Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, WV, on February 10, 1951 to the late George Sr. and Bernice Garnes.

Diana grew up and went to school in Dunbar, WV.  She was a...