Obituaries

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...

Feb 13, 2025

Virginia "Jenny" Maye Carpenter, 61, of Charleston, WV, passed away of lung cancer on February 13, 2025 at Thomas Memorial Hospital.

She was born on November 8, 1963, to the late Louis Isaac and Kay Fannin.

Jenny attended Buffalo High School and worked in retail, most recently at a grocery store, and was a devoted...

Feb 12, 2025

Larry Newhouse, 71, of Dunbar, WV left his earthly body to enter into eternal rest on February 12, 2025.

Larry was born on August 11, 1953, to the late Dollie and Herman Newhouse.

Larry was a 1971 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed...

Feb 11, 2025

Sylvia Neal-Warren was born the youngest of six children to the late Oliver French and Flora E. Pauley Elkins at Joe's Creek in Boone County on December 8, 1927.

Sadly, Sylvia passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at CAMC Teays Valley Hospital after an emergency three day stay.

Sylvie, as her close friends called...

Feb 9, 2025

Mrs. Beverly Ann Parsons Evans, 87, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 9, 2025.

She was born on January 30, 1938 in Charleston, WV to the late Paul Henry Parsons and Margaret Frances Corrie.

Beverly married Ronald Gene Evans and moved to Greer, South Carolina in 1973 where they raised three children.  ...

Feb 7, 2025

Paul Edward Flowers, born on September 14, 1954, passed away at the age of 70 on February 7, 2025, in Cross Lanes.

He leaves behind a legacy of joy and curiosity, marked by his deep love for astronomy music, and literature.

Paul obtained his GED and spent his career with Security America, where he was...

Feb 6, 2025

Vivian Louise Fields Vannoy, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 after a long illness.

She was born on December 24, 1947 to the late Samuel Cleo and Vivian Lee Fields.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Samuel David Fields, and her step-father, George Damon.

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Feb 4, 2025

Marshall Dewey Dotson, 55, of Dunbar, WV, passed away on February 4, 2025, at home.

He was born in Aurora, Colorado, to the late Ramona Harper and Marshall L. Dotson.

Marshall moved to West Virginia at an early age, and made it his home.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force,...

Feb 3, 2025

Francesco Luigi Pacifico, 93, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Scott Depot after a short illness.

He was born on January 24, 1932, in Camden on Gauley.

He served 4 years in the Navy followed by a remarkable 36-year tenure as a beloved teacher where he was affectionately know as "Mr. P."  His passion...