Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

Florence "Dollie" Louvina (Elliott) Peal, 80, of St. Albans earned her angel wings on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Dollie was born in Tuppers Creek on August 10, 1944 to the late Thomas and Mary Elliott.

She was a homemaker and a beloved mother of four children.

In addition to her parents, Dollie is...

Jan 24, 2025

Edgar Dwayne Phillips, 58, affectionately know as "Cheese" of Dunbar, West Virginia, transitioned from this life to eternal life on January 24, 2025 surrounded by his family and loved ones at Hubbard Hospice House.

He was the husband of Annette Harris Phillips.  Their journey of love and lifelong friendship began 40 years ago as teenagers.  They were...

Jan 24, 2025

Josie M. Duncan, 92, of Charleston (Loudendale) went home with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2025 at CAMC Memorial Hospice Care after a short illness.

She was born on December 5, 1932 in Lexington, VA to a Flossie McCulley and Phillip McCulley.

Josie graduated from Effinger High School in 1950 in Collierstown, VA.  She...

Jan 24, 2025

Ann Carlton (Pettry) Skiba, 95, daughter of Guy Carlton Pettry and Sara Jean (Buckley) Pettry, died on Friday, January 24, at the Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston, WV, after a short illness.

Ann was a graduate of Charleston Catholic High School, and always stayed involved in the school either through her children and their activities,...

Jan 24, 2025

Raymond E. DeBolt, 85, of Sebring, Florida, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Born on August 9, 1939, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Edward L. and Freda DeBolt.  Raymond graduated from Charleston High School in 1957.  Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country with dedication until 1961.  Upon returning home, he...

Jan 22, 2025

Dorse Cross, Jr., 64 of Tornado, WV went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2025, at Hubbard Hospice House West with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer.

Dorse was a graduate of South Charleston High School Class of 1978.  He was a hard worker as a body repair technician for...

Jan 21, 2025

David S. Leeber, age 88, of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

David dedicated 41 years of his life to the West Virginia Division of Highways, retiring as Director of Procurement. His dedication and work ethic left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the state...

Jan 21, 2025

Debra Ann (Burk) Kiser, 66, of Charleston, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

She was a 1976 graduate of Dunbar High School, continuing her education earning an ADN (Nursing) from WV Institute of Technology, RBA from WV State University and MBA from WVU.  She recently retired from CAMC as the Director of Quality.

Jan 18, 2025

Patricia Ann Fredrick, 71, affectionately known as "Tuttie", of Charleston, WV, gained her wings on Saturday, January 18, 2025, due to complications from a chronic illness.

She was born on June 18, 1953, in St. Francis Hospital to the late Charles J. and Vieva Beck Fredricks.

Tuttie was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend.  She...

Jan 14, 2025

Lee Franklin Ralston, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Major Ralston was born in Charleston, West Virginia on 14 Dec 1944.

He enlisted in the Marine Corps in Jan 1962, first serving three tours in Vietnam, followed by tours in Okinawa, Japan, Guam, Marine Research and Development Center,...

Jan 14, 2025

Gary Kiser, 74, of South Charleston passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

He was born on August 30, 1950 in Detroit, MI to the late Howard and Virginia Cross Kiser.

After graduating from High School, Gary enlisted and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.  Once Gary was discharged from the Marine Corps,...

Jan 11, 2025

Kenneth "Papa Ken" Edward Shank, 89, of Scott Depot, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

He was born on November 6, 1935 in Charleston, to the late James and Eva Shank.

Kenneth retired from the Institute Plant after 36 years of service. He was a retired Navy Corpsman with...

Jan 10, 2025

Kevin DeWayne Jones, 57, went to be with his granny on Friday, January 10, 2025.

He was born on June 1, 1967 in Charleston, WV.

Kevin went to Stonewall Jackson High School were he played Varsity Basketball.  He also played basketball for the Charleston Rockets, and was huge Dallas Cowboys fan.  After graduating from Stonewall...

Jan 9, 2025

James "Jim" Alvin Devers, 94, of Gloucester, VA and formerly from Dunbar, WV went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025.

He was born March 10, 1930 in Charleston, WV to the late Orville and Isabel Devers.

Jim was a graduate of Dunbar High School and served in the Air Force.  He also...

Jan 7, 2025

Eleanor Elaine Easley, born June 6, 1940, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Institute, WV.

A dedicated educator throughout her life, Eleanor inspired countless individuals as a creative teacher and mentor.  She passionately equated others with the tools of the mind, leaving a lasting impact on her students.

Eleanor is survived by her...

Jan 5, 2025

Alice Faye Jarrell Peters was born on December 30, 1940, in Gordon, West Virginia to Johnny Preston Jarrell and Frances Marjorie Windland Jarrell.  Alice was the sixth of nine children born to Frances and Johnny.  She grew up in Van, West Virginia.  At 16 she met Tom Peters, the love of her life.  In 1958 they married and had...

Jan 4, 2025

Thomas C. Cseak, Jr.,  53, of Dunbar, WV formerly of Port Saint Lucie, FL  passed away at home on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

He was born to the late Thomas C. Cseak, Sr. and Linda Howell in Wooster, OH on April 12, 1971.

Thomas graduated from Fort Pierce Central High in Florida.  After graduation, he...

Jan 2, 2025

Russell Edgar "Rusty" Smarr, Jr., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born on August 12, 1948 to the late Mary Goolsby Smarr and Russell Smarr, Sr.

After Russell graduated from high school, he joined the army. Russell was honorably discharged, and a proud...

Dec 30, 2024

Charles W. Roth passed away on December 30, 2024 from heart failure.

He was born on January 1, 1942 in Henderson, North Carolina.

Charles was a graduate of Valley Forge Military School, and a Veteran of the United States Army 10th Special Forces Group.

He was a loving husband to Julika Roth; proud...

Dec 28, 2024

Genevieve "Jenny" Adams has entered the gates of Heaven on December 28, 2024.

She was born in Heizer, WV on April 15, 1922, but spent most of her life in Charleston, WV.

Jenny graduated from Charleston High School in 1940 and Morris Harvey College (now University of Charleston) where she was a member of the...