Obituaries

Aug 16, 2024

Michael "Mike" Chandler, 65, of Ashford passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

Mike was retired from Kroger in Madison.  He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and sitting in his rocking chair watching his favorite show, Andy Griffith.  But the thing he enjoyed most was spending time with his family.

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Aug 13, 2024

Cheryl Akers, 63, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on August 13, 2024, at Hospice House West after a courageous battle with stage 4 melanoma cancer.

Born on July11, 1961, in Charleston, she was the daughter of Betty Bradshaw and Irvin Akers.

Cheryl graduated from Stonewall High School, and spent her career working as a...

Aug 12, 2024

Gordon Lee Palmer, born on July 1, 1934, in Witcher Creek, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2024.

He was the beloved son of the late William "Bill" Harold Palmer and Hallie Mae Palmer, who were long-time residents of Witcher Creek.

Gordon grew up in West Virginia, attending Dupont High School before furthering...

Aug 11, 2024

Tanner Macrae Quigley, 22, of Saint Albans, West Virginia passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 11, 2024.

Born on August 7, 2002 to Eric Todd & Kelly S. Quigley, he was a 2021 graduate of Saint Albans High School.

Tanner had been a vibrant young man who lived life to the fullest, passionately...

Aug 9, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Young, 75, of Dunbar passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.

He was born on March 4, 1949 to the late Aubrey "Bob" Young and Electa Henson Young in Charleston, WV.

Eugene was retired from the West Virginia State Agency for Surplus Property and served in the Air National Guard for six years.  ...

Aug 7, 2024

Betty Ann Long, 94, a member of Community Chapel Church in Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Long, Sr.; her parents, Clarence B. Sr. and Mabel B. Cavender; sisters, Hilda Sigmon, Jewell Ware, Jean Cline; brothers, Theodore Cavender, Kenneth Cavender,...

Aug 5, 2024

Beverly Salisbury, 56, of Clayton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 5, 2024.

Beverly was born on January 1, 1968, in Miami, Florida and spent her late `childhood years in Cross Lanes, WV. She has been a resident of North Carolina for the past 25 years.

She was the daughter of the late John W....

Aug 4, 2024

Danikka Laverne McKeever Harris was called home to be with the Lord our God on August 4, 2024.

She was born on April 3, 1983 to the late Wanda McKeever and Keith Carter.

Danikka spent her early years in Charleston, WV, and when she was a teenager her mother moved the family to Dunbar, WV,...

Aug 1, 2024

Tonya Ray Clendenin, 64, of Cross Lanes, passed away at home on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

She was born on December 13, 1959 in Charleston, to the late Samuel and Geraldine Ray.

Tonya enjoyed a 30 year career in accounting, 24 of those with Davis Tax Agency.

In addition to her parents she...

Aug 1, 2024

Jean Carroll Moles, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Jean was born July 21, 1936, and a life long resident of Dunbar, WV. Jean graduated Dunbar High School in 1954 and married her high school sweetheart Jimmy in 1955 and began their lives together, which lasted 66yrs.

Jul 29, 2024

Thomas L. Creighton, 87, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 29, 2024.

He was born on July 23, 1937 in South Charleston, to the late George and Leulla Creighton.

Thomas served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He work at Union Carbide as a mechanical engineer for around 45...

Jul 27, 2024

Mother Lucille House, 88, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2024 surrounded by her three daughters and extended family.

She was born on February 1, 1936 in Ward, WV to the late William and Hattie Preston.

Lucille retired from AVCO in Port Chester, NY and Laidlaw School Bus Company after...

Jul 25, 2024

Today we acknowledge the life and legacy of William "Chill Will" Davis, 57 years young of Dunbar, West Virginia. William was granted his ticket to paradise on July 25, 2024, in Dunbar, West Virginia.

William was born July 10, 1967, to Leroy and Lois Mosley, in Charleston West Virginia.

William attended Dunbar High School. He...

Jul 25, 2024

David Eugene Taylor, 63, passed away on July 25, 2024 in Sissonville, WV from a short illness.

Born in Charleston, WV on May 22, 1961 to the late Eldon and Vera Taylor, he was a lifelong resident of the Sissonville area.

David loved the outdoors and hunting.  He was very witty and was always making...

Jul 22, 2024

William L. Pile, Jr. passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024.  He was born on September 22, 1944 in Charleston, WV to William L. Pile, Sr. and Aldena Mae (Ballard) Pile.  He spent most of his life in Dunbar, WV and was a 1962 graduate of Dunbar High School in Dunbar, WV.

Bill was preceded in death...

Jul 17, 2024

Joyce Gail Duttine, 79, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

She was born on October 8, 1944 to the late Dennie R. and Icie E. Schoolcraft in Charleston, WV.

Joyce graduated from Walton High School in 1962, and later graduated with an Accounting Degree from the  Charleston School of Commerce in 1964.  She loved...

Jul 16, 2024

Carl Gene Strickland, 86, of Dunbar, graduated to his Heavenly home, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" Psalm 116:15.

He was born on June 12, 1938, in Elkview,  WV to the late Cecil and Betty Strickland.

Carl graduated from Elkview High School, attended...

Jul 15, 2024

Melissa Ann Carr, age 50, of Kenna, WV died surrounded by her family at Cabell Huntington Hospital on July 15, 2024 after a decade long fight with ovarian cancer.

Melissa was born and raised in WV and wasn't afraid of anything.  There was no animal she didn't love and no critter she wouldn't pet.  She was an...

Jul 14, 2024

Franklin Woodrow Frame, 87, of South Charleston, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 14, 2024.

He was born on June 7, 1937 in South Charleston to the late Robert Russell and Garnet Mae Frame, but he always celebrated his birthday on June 6th.

Frank, who was fondly referred to by many as "Burrhead",...

Jul 6, 2024

Danny Ray Smith, 76, of Poca, passed away on July 6, 2024 at home.

He loved playing bluegrass music, his friends, and his faithful companion, Huck.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Garnett and Louise Smith; his daughter, Jo Ellen; and his son, Will.

He is survived by his wife, Dawn;...