Obituaries

Oct 7, 2024

Wanda Gaye Harless, 76, of St. Albans, WV, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024, after battling a prolonged illness.

She was born on August 10, 1948, in Culloden, WV, to the late Harley and Thelma Clark.

She grew up in Hurricane along with seven siblings, attending Hurricane High School, and graduating in 1966.  ...

Oct 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lakeish Janell Edwards, who went to be home with the Lord on October 6, 2024.

Born on August 13, 1986, Lakeish lived a life filled with love, light, and joy.  She had an extraordinary gift for making everyone around her feel seen and valued.  Known for her radiant smile...

Oct 6, 2024

Dexter Shaffer, 69, of Charleston died on Sunday, October 6, 2024 after a short illness.

He was born in Charleston on January 8, 1955 to the late Dexter and Virginia Mae Shaffer.

He never met a stranger and loved to talk to people all over town.  Dexter will be greatly missed.  He loved his family...

Oct 5, 2024

Hubert S. "Rabbit" Jones, 92, died at home on Saturday, October 5, 2024 under hospice care with his loving girlfriend, Katy Layne, by his side.

Hubert was born on May 7, 1932 in Laing, West Virginia to the late James Jones and Comora Washington Jones.

He attended Wake Forest Junior High in Laing, WV before...

Oct 4, 2024

Bill Miller, 85, of Dunbar, WV, passed on October 4, 2024, in Hospice Care at CAMC Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.  He was born January 26, 1939.

The son of the late John and Bessie Miller.  In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his sisters, Odessa Jenkins and Janice Ragland and his...

Oct 2, 2024

In loving memory of Loretta Jackson who was born on January 23, 1958 to Arnie Meadows and Daisy Marie Combs.  She gained her wings October 2, 2024 at CAMC Memorial/Vandalia Hospital in Charleston, West Virginia due to heart complications.

She married Paul Jackson on February 12, 1994, and had thirty wonderful years of marriage.

Loretta...

Sep 30, 2024

Ronald P. Bush, 81, of Dunbar left this world on September 30, 2024.

He was born on May 5, 1943 in Covington, VA to the late Benjamin and Hazel Bush.

Ron graduated from Dunbar High School in 1962.  He then served in the Army for three years.  Ron retired from the Army National Guard as...

Sep 30, 2024

Gregory "Tonya" Hill, 54, of Charleston, WV passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Greg was born on December 19, 1969 to Jarrell "Jerry" Hill and Sharon Dawson Adkins.

Greg (commonly known as Tee or Tayna) was a very loving and happy person. He truly loved all his family and friends and in turn he...

Sep 29, 2024

Jack Warner Underwood Sr., 88, of St. Albans, formerly of Dunbar, went to sleep on Sunday, September 29, 2024.

He was born on June 10, 1936 in Caldwell, WV, to the late Edgar and Margaret Underwood.

Jack was raised by his aunt and uncle, Harold and Myrtle Cain. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran....

Sep 29, 2024

Rebecca "Becki" Ann Burgess Rucker, 60,  of Charleston, passed away on September 29, 2024 after a brief illness.

Becki was born in Charleston to the Charles and Lois Burgess.

She attended Stonewall Jackson High School where she graduated with the class of 1982.  Becki worked at AT&T for many years.  She enjoyed helping people and...

Sep 27, 2024

James William Clark, Jr., 62, of Ona WV went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2024.

He was born on May 21, 1962, the son of James W. Clark, Sr. and Mother Charlotte (Clark) McCoy.

James worked for Halstead's for many years and owned his own C & A Body Shop.

Sep 27, 2024

Tina Marie (Barefield) Worrell, 61, of Charleston passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024.

She was born in Charleston on December 26 1962. Tina was preceded in death by her father, Arnold Barefield; mother and step-father, Norma and Wandel Mullins.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Chuck...

Sep 26, 2024

Ethel Lynne Martin, 81, passed away on September, 26, 2024.

Please, join us for a very unique memorial service to celebrate the life of Ethel Lynne Martin aka "Grammy".  Join us Friday, October 4 at the Dunbar First Church of God activity center to remember and honor a wonderful, loving and fun woman who will be greatly...

Sep 24, 2024

Juanita O. Allen was called home on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 during her short stay at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.

She was born on October 5, 1931 in Kimball, WV McDowell County to the late Roland and Sarah O'Blenis.

Juanita attended Carter G. Woodson School.  She worked a couple of jobs, but...

Sep 24, 2024

Harry H. "MAC" McBrayer Jr., 90, resident of Dunbar and former resident of Belle and Charleston, went to be with the Lord on September 24, 2024.

As a youth Mac attended Belle Elementary and Dupont Junior High School where he played in the band. He then transferred to Castle Heights Military Academy where he played football.

Sep 21, 2024

Naomi Marie Napier was born Naomi Anna Mae Minter to the union of Robert Tyrone, Sr. and Jessica Crickett Minter on August 6, 2000 in Detroit, Michigan.  She was affectionately called "Nay" or "Nay Nay" by those who knew her.

Naomi was educated in the Wayne County School System and graduated from Wayne County High School in...

Sep 20, 2024

Betty Louella Taylor, 82, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord on September, 20, 2024.

She was born on April 4, 1942 to the late William and Augusta Nida.

Betty was an active member and former secretary of the South Charleston Lions Club.  She attended Grace Church of the Nazarene in South Charleston,...

Sep 20, 2024

Brenda Jean Triggs, 64, of Charleston, West Virginia went home to be with Jesus on Thursday September 20, 2024 at Charleston General Hospital's MICU department from complications due to an accidental fall.

She was born on March 3, 1960 to the late Jack and Margaret Means.

Brenda attended school in Kanawha County.  She was a...

Sep 19, 2024

Lenora "Norie" Amelia Runion, 87, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

She was born in Fayette County, was a graduate of St. Albans High School, and a loving homemaker.

Norie was proceeded in death by by her husband, Vance Runion; daughter, Diana Sue Tinsley; granddaughter, Ashley Michelle...

Sep 19, 2024

Mildred Gibson Mobley, 87 years old, died on Thursday, September 19, 2024 with her family by her side at her home in Dunbar, WV after a long battle with Alzheimers.

She was born in Charleston, WV and raised in Sissonville by her late parents Ruby and Charlie Gibson.  Mildred was one of seven children having two sisters,...