Obituaries

Jun 19, 2024

Barbara Ann (Nelson) Carroll transitioned at the age of 89 on June 19, 2024, at her home in Dunbar, WV surrounded by family and friends.

Barbara was the only child born to Dr. James H. Nelson, Jr and Elizabeth O. (Connor) Nelson on March 10, 1935 in Covington, VA. With unwavering strength and abundant love, she embraced...

Jun 18, 2024

Sharon Louise Satterfield transitioned from this life to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

She was born in South Charleston on November 17, 1945. She graduated from South Charleston High School and retired from Mountaineer Gas Company.

Sharon, aka Granny Mae and Mae Mae, was a talented seamstress who had a love...

Jun 15, 2024

Larry Alan Lanham, 34, of Charleston, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

He was born on December 7, 1989, in Charleston, to Robert and Louise Lanham.

Larry is survived by his daughter, Arianna Lanham of Charleston; father, Robert Lanham of Charleston; mother, Louise Burdette Lanham of Charleston; siblings, Robert Burdette and wife Lorrie of...

Jun 11, 2024

Bonnie Louise "Bunny" Womack Vance, 76, of Dunbar passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

She was born on March 11, 1948 to Olther L. and Clela A. Womack in St. Albans, WV.

Bonnie was a very kind and loving person who was always willing to help others. She was a wonderful cook, loved her...

Jun 8, 2024

A loving husband of 57 years and a wonderful father and grandfather, Harry Herbert Green, Jr., "Buddy", 82, of St. Albans, West Virginia, passed away on June 8, 2024.

Buddy attended college, served in the Army, and retired from Union Carbide/DOW. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his sons and...

Jun 8, 2024

June Clark, 85, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at CAMC after a long illness.

She was born on June 16, 1938 in Charleston to the late Merle and Eugene Berry.

June was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School.  She enjoyed family and friend gatherings and camping.

In addition...

Jun 1, 2024

Sedric Lamar Cook, 40, of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at home.

He was born on October 26, 1983 to Cindy O'Neal and Noel G. Cook.

Sedric was a graduate of South Charleston High School. He was an insurance investigator.  Sedric liked his job because it put...

May 31, 2024

Mercedes Sky Gibson, born on September 22, 2001 in Charleston, WV, illuminated our lives with her radiant presence until she peacefully passed away on May 31, 2024 in South Charleston, WV.

Mercedes was a beacon of light, capable of brightening even the darkest of rooms and bringing joy to the weariest of souls.  Her infectious smile had...

May 28, 2024

Mark Norman Lines, 53, has passed away at his residence at Fraziers Bottom, West Virginia on May 28, 2024.

He was born in New Jersey on October 18, 1970 to Jean Laura Gasslein-Lines and Norman Lines.

Mark was a graduate of Nitro High School, and worked as a Computer Network Engineer for CityNet.  He enjoyed...

May 27, 2024

Former Chief Deputy Phillip L. "Phil" Morris, 81, of Cross Lanes, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at CAMC General Division.

He served as Chief Deputy of the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department for eight years under former Sheriff Dave Tucker.

Phil was a graduate of Dunbar High School, attended WV State College and graduated from...

May 25, 2024

Dimitri Alec Kyle Coleman, 29, a native of Charleston, was taken away suddenly on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

He was the son of Alvernita Coleman and the late William E. Smith. Dimitri was born on November 11, 1994 at Women and Children's Hospital in Charleston.

He is proceeded in death by his father, William E....

May 25, 2024

Carolyn Marie Cannon, 85, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

She was born on October 11, 1938 in Dunbar, to the late Edward and Anna Marie Cannon.

She grew up in Dunbar and graduated from Dunbar High School and Wheeling College. She also lived in Washington D.C....

May 22, 2024

Suzette Denise Rush - James, affectionately called "Sue" or "Big Mama," gracefully transitioned on May 22, 2024, at the age of seventy-five, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 10, 1948, to the late Charles Rush, Sr., and Thelma Beatrice Williams Rush in Charleston, WV. Suzette attended Kanawha County Public Schools and graduated from Charleston...

May 21, 2024

Carl "Core" Edward Wiley, 65, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

He was born on June 25, 1958 in Charleston, to the late Kenneth and Ersula Wiley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Gwen Wiley and Brenda Wiley; and his...

May 19, 2024

Paul Lee Roach, 72, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

He was born on July 11, 1951, in Bloomingrose, to the late William and Tina Roach.

Paul loved his family (brothers, sisters, children great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews). He enjoyed many hobbies, none more than fishing, gambling...

May 18, 2024

Lori Lynn Mullins Belote, 54, passed away on May 18, 2024 after a hard fought, long-term battle with cancer.

She was born in Charleston, SC to Stephen Lee Mullins and Donna Jean McCallister Mullins.

Lori lived most of her life in St. Albans, WV graduating from St. Albans High School in 1987.

She...

May 17, 2024

Linda Bailes of Sebring, Florida went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024.

Linda is best remembered as a wonderful mother who was always there when needed, offering an abundance of love, wisdom, and unyielding support.  She is also fondly remembered as a friend and "mother" to so many of the Dunbar, WV youth through...

May 14, 2024

LeeAnn, 87, of Beckley, WV died on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

She was born on May 18, 1936 in Leslie, WV to the late Virginia (Pete) and Grover Cook.

LeeAnn was previously employed by Raleigh County Schools as a cook, and held several retail positions.  She enjoyed traveling, going to the beach, and spending time...

May 14, 2024

Ramona "Pennie" Hensley Mullins Price of Teays Valley, WV and formerly Ft, Myers, FL took her final breath on May 14, 2024 at the age of 79.

Pennie was the first of two daughters born in St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, WV to the late Lillie Clark Hensley and Oval Hensley.

Ramona, as she was...

May 14, 2024

Judith A. (Kidd) Seymour, 80, of Kenansville, Florida formerly of Dunbar, WV was born on May 24, 1943 and passed away on May 14, 2024 at the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV.

Judith retired as the D-Shift planner at Bayer CropScience.

She was preceded in death by Waldo and Ruth Kidd, along with her...