Obituaries

Apr 5, 2025

Patsy Lynn Tenpenny, 74, of Scott Depot, West Virginia passed away peacefully and comfortably at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia, on April 5, 2025, at 11:35 a.m., after a long battle with dementia.

Born on March 7, 1951, in Charleston, West Virginia, Patsy graduated from West Virginia State University and spent around 20 years...

Apr 2, 2025

Carol Elaine Greenhowe Lawrence 59, of Fayetteville, Georgia, passed away on April 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at home.

She was born in Charleston WV, to the late Edna Johnson Greenhowe and Howard Greenhowe Sr.

Carol graduated from Dunbar High School Class of 1984, she was a cheerleader and a member of the track...

Mar 31, 2025

Roger Lee Profitt, 79, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025.

He was born on March 22, 1946, in Charleston, to the late Herman and Irene Profitt.

Roger graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1964 and then joined the U.S. Air Force. Immediately after the Air Force...

Mar 31, 2025

Lura "Tunny" Evelyn Samples Edwards Kelly, 96, passed away in California on March 31, 2025.

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and thought of Dunbar as her home.

Lura enjoyed her life as a fashion consultant traveling extensively for her work.

She is survived by two children, five grandchildren, and thirteen...

Mar 29, 2025

Fiauna Marie Brown Cardwell departed this life on March 29, 2025.

Fiauna was born on July 24, 1942 to the late Gladys Brown Foster and Charles Brown.

She was educated in Kanawha County Schools and attended West Virginia  State College.  Fiauna worked for the Department of Housing and Urban Development as a Housing Management Specialist...

Mar 27, 2025

Jill Esther Petry, 63, of Marmet, WV, left this earth peacefully on March 27, 2025, at her home in Winfield, WV.

Born on May 22, 1961, Jill's life was marked by the deep connection she forged with those of whom she surrounded herself.  Her dedication to her faith and to her family was fierce, and the amount...

Mar 26, 2025

Robert Lee Samms, Jr., a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on March 26, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on January 1, 1950, Robert will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Patricia Samms.

Robert is survived...

Mar 26, 2025

Barbara Ann Taylor Mundy, 83, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

She was born on April 22, 1941, in Charleston, to the late Herschel and Mimie Taylor.

Barbara attended Dunbar Junior High. She loved flowers, gardening, shopping, couponing and canning. She loved her family and will be...

Mar 22, 2025

John Mark Richardson Jr., 77, of Charleston, was called home on March 22, 2025.

He was born on November 3, 1947, in Charleston, to the late John and Beatrice Richardson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Jean Dugan.

He is survived by his devoted wife...

Mar 21, 2025

Charles Ray "Charlie" Lacy 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston.

He was born at home on June 23, 1933, on 17th Street in Dunbar, to the late Paul O'Grady Lacy and Beulah Louise Cline Lacy.

He attended Stonewall High School then later joined the Army....

Mar 14, 2025

Patsy Jean Stewart, 74, of Dunbar, WV passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at  home after a brief illness. Her light was extinguished just two days shy of her 75th birthday.

She was born March 16, 1950, in St. Louis, MO to Donald McBenge and Mary (Arban) McBenge of St. Louis, Mo. After leaving the Midwest,...

Mar 11, 2025

Frances Lee Sloan, 90, of Cross Lanes, West Virginia, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on March 11, 2025, after a short illness.

Frances was born on August 7, 1934 to Lorraine and Talmadge Speck in Charleston, West Virginia and grew up in Dunbar, West Virginia.

Frances started...

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...