Obituaries

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...

Nov 20, 2024

Billie Gaye Stresing Goble Prather, 79, of South Charleston passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

She was born in Lackawanna, New York on November 25, 1944 to the late June L. Stresing Hody and William H. Guy.

Billie worked as an accountant for the Regional Jail Authority.  When she wasn't working, Billie enjoyed cooking,...

Nov 19, 2024

Juanita Gay Stickler Jones, 94, of Ripley, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.

She was born on August 24, 1930, the daughter of Edward and Carrie Stickler, and the sister of brothers Sherrell and Ray Stickler

A graduate of Hamlin High School and Saint Albans Business School, Juanita worked many years as...

Nov 13, 2024

Trilba McCoy Hicks, 96, of Charleston passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

She was born on April 27, 1928  in Floyd County, KY to Jarvey  and Lula Newman McCoy.

Trilba owned Better Cleaning Service and Tan Tamer Tanning Salon.  She also attended Walker Chapel in Tuppers Creek....

Nov 9, 2024

Rahma J. Clonch, 84, of Dunbar, West Virginia, was called to her Heavenly home on November 9, 2024.

She was a loving mother, wife, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and a friend to all that knew her.

Rahma was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, George W. Dickens and Gerald Clonch; son, George Derek Dickens;...

Nov 8, 2024

Guy Edgar Schultz, 82, of South Charleston passed away at home on Friday, November 8, 2024.

He was born in Charleston, WV to the late Leroy and Ona Schultz.

Guy was a graduate of the old George Washington High School in Alum Creek. He owned and operated Schultz Carpet Service for over 53 years.  In...

Nov 6, 2024

David A. McFadden IV (Bubba) of Dunbar passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, after a long illness.

He was a graduate of East Bank Senior High School.  David was raised in Eskdale and later became an Eskdale volunteer fire fighter.  He was a former employee of Baker Hughes, Inc.

David was an avid...

Nov 5, 2024

Brenda Jenkins, 76, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, surrounded by love and family.

Born in Huntington, West Virginia, Brenda was known for her warmth, infectious laughter, and an open heart that welcomed everyone she met.

A dedicated hairstylist at Sears for many years, Brenda touched countless lives, transforming not only appearances but also...

Nov 3, 2024

Mary Beth (Raines) Reynolds, 65, of Dunbar passed away unexpectedly at CAMC on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

She was one of three children born in Burgoon, OH to the late James and Nathelia Raines.

Mary was a graduate of Dunbar High School and after graduation went on to work at Parkway Supermarket and Kroger.  In...