Obituaries

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...

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...