Obituaries

Dec 27, 2024

Cheryl Yvonne Courts, 62, passed away quietly on December 27, 2024.

Born on March 14, 1962, Cheryl was the oldest of five children. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School, class of 1980, and began working for Smith Transfer Corp. in Belle, WV as a dispatcher.

She was later employed by the United States Postal...

Dec 21, 2024

Paul Allen McCune, 65 years young, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

He was born on April 2, 1959 in South Charleston, WV.

Paul was a 1977 graduate of South Charleston High School, and was retired from the City of Charleston.  He was a loving and caring husband and father.  Paul loved to play...

Dec 20, 2024

Toby Lee Bailey, 55, of Pinch, passed away on December 20, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.  He was a beloved son, father, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.  Toby was a graduate of Herbert Hoover high school.

Toby loved dogs, cars, and enjoyed collecting bicycles and working...

Dec 11, 2024

Kathleen Ann Hall, 70, of Sissonville passed away at Hubbard Hospice House on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

She was born on August 11, 1954 in Fort Campbell, KY to the late Charles and Joann Zirckel.

Kathleen graduated from Bluefield State College at the top of her Registered Nursing Class.  She worked as a clinical nurse...

Dec 10, 2024

Delviccio R. Dyess, 46, of Charleston, WV, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

He was born on September 27, 1978, to the late Shelly Ann Dyess.

He was a 1996 graduate Capital High School where he was a member of the basketball team.  Delviccio  had an undeniable love for his...

Dec 9, 2024

Atticus Caius Farmer was brought into this world on July 13, 2024 and went home to God on December 9, 2024 having being met at Heaven's gates by his Great-Mammaw and Great Gammie.

Atticus was born at 27 weeks along with his twin brother, Avery, and was a fighter from the start.  He was loved from the...

Dec 6, 2024

Katherine "Kathy" Margaret Webb Means, beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, and friend, of St. Albans, WV, passed away in Charleston, WV at CAMC Memorial on December 6, 2024, leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in November of 1965 in Charleston, WV to parents, Dorothy Katherine Luoni Auld and Robert Allen Webb I.

Dec 4, 2024

Nina Jean Miller, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on December 4, 2024, at Hubbard House in Charleston, WV.

Born on November 26, 1937, Nina dedicated her life to her family, community, and the Lord.

Nina graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and later worked as an office manager for Dr. Kurusu and...

Dec 4, 2024

Guy Emerson Branham, 75, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

He was born on October 10, 1949, in Charleston, to the late John and Myrtle Branham.

Guy served in the Navy, stationed on the US Okinawa as a radio operator from April 3, 1969 to March 8,...

Dec 2, 2024

Gary 'Mac' Mark McQuain, 64, of Dunbar, WV, son of the late Wayne Grey and Norma Maxine McQuain, passed away on December 2nd, 2024.

He was a 1978 graduate of Dunbar High School in Dunbar, WV.

Mac spent his life serving customers at Rowley's Market, Big Bear, Walmart and his lawn care company, Mac Lawns....

Dec 1, 2024

Coda Mae Thaxton passed away at home on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Now sleeping, waiting on Christ's return.  She was 84 years old, and lived in Dunbar, WV.

She was born on June 20, 1940 in Charleston, WV to Hassel Holmes Haynes and Willie Haynes.

Coda was a homemaker, foster parent, and also did adult...

Nov 30, 2024

Frank Theodore Fuller, 87, of South Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully due to cancer on November 30, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at HospiceCare, CAMC Memorial Hospital.

Frank was born January 12, 1937, in Niagara Falls, NY, attended St. Albans High School, South Charleston High School, and West Virginia State College. He retired from Gold Cross Insurance...

Nov 30, 2024

Lisa L. Chavez of Poca, WV went home to be with Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

She will be remembered by all that knew and loved her for her explosive personality.  She was an absolute "rock star" and lived by her own beat and did not follow any ones rules or standards. No one ever had...

Nov 28, 2024

Betty Lou Kenney, 81, of Sissonville passed away on November 28, 2024 after a long illness.

She was born in Charleston and attended Sissonville High School.  Betty enjoyed gardening and working on crossword puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Allen Kenny; son, Kevin Kenney, parents, Earlie and Carolyn Young; four siblings,...

Nov 27, 2024

Mary Lou (Bowling) Barker, 89, ascended to her Heavenly home on Wednesday evening, November 27, 2024.

Mary was born on October 18, 1935, in Costa, WV, Boone County. Her parents were John M. Bowling and Lillian Gertrude (Rogers) Bowling also of Boone County.

Mary attended Sherman High School, graduation class of 1955 and worked at...

Nov 27, 2024

Joyce Lynn Ryan, 75, of Cooper's Creek died on November 27, 2024 at HospiceCare in Charleston, WV following a short Illness.

Joyce was born in Charleston on June 13, 1949 to Mack and Dorothy Mace.

She was a graduate of Charleston High School.  Joyce was a public servant, working and volunteering with the American Red...

Nov 26, 2024

Mary Judy Kent, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, surrounded by loving family.

She was from Fredericksburg, VA, but was recently residing in Charleston, WV.

Judy was born in Aerial, WV to the late Earl Arnold and Belva Mae Smith.

She and Bill Kent were married for 39 years.  Judy was...

Nov 23, 2024

Missy went home on Saturday, November 23, 2024.

She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, and Grammy.  A friend to many.

Missy was born in Toledo, OH on July 6, 1954.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Roudebush and Maryjane.

Missy was very active in support of the...

Nov 22, 2024

WILLA JEAN CASTO CARRIER MORAN, 96, of Scott Depot, WV took her last breaths peacefully at Hubbard Hospice House on November 22, 2024 after a brief battle with dementia.

Bill, as Willa was later nicknamed, was born to Okey Sherman Casto and Dora Alice Pickens Casto on June 23, 1928 in Buffalo, WV where she lived during...

Nov 20, 2024

Mark Anthony Francisco, 65, of Tyler Mountain and formerly of Theodore, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Mark was a retired independent truck driver/owner operator for 40+ years.  He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed watching NASCAR and football.  Most of all, he truly loved his family time.

He was preceded in death...