Obituaries

Apr 7, 2024

Shannon Leslie Fankhouser, age 74, of Teays Valley, WV passed away on April 7, 2024.

He was born in South Charleston, WV on May 2, 1949.  Shannon resided in Dunbar, WV during most of his school years where he graduated from Dunbar High School and attended the local college.  He served four years (1970-1974) in the Air...

Apr 7, 2024

Ernestine Williams departed this life at 86 years of age on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

She was born in Putnam County, Raymond City, West Virginia. Ernestine received her education at Garnet High School in Charleston, West Virginia.  She began her career as a secretary working at a medical office in Queens, New York where she lived for...

Apr 6, 2024

Anthony Lezel Morrison (Tony), 65, of Charleston, made a peaceful transition of life from Charleston Area Medical Center on Saturday, April 6, 2024 after a battle with cancer.

A native West Virginian, he was born on July 1, 1958, in Charleston, to the late William C. and Louise Morrison also known as "Cotton and Peaches".  Tony graduated...

Apr 5, 2024

Theresa Gay Branham, 67, of Charleston passed away April 5, 2024 after a long illness.

Born in Harlan, Kentucky to parents James Branham and Carol Urey who have since passed.

Theresa previously live in Montana, North Carolina, and Ohio, before settling in West Virginia. She was married to Roger Hanna, who passed away in December...

Mar 31, 2024

Bill "Billy", "Slim", "69" Sayles, 64, of Charleston, WV passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

He attended Stonewall High School and Salem College.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, William II and Gloria; and his sister, Cassandra Sayles.

He is survived by his sisters, Rena Sayles, Tracy Johnson, and Carla...

Mar 31, 2024

Jack Parsons of South Charleston, departed this earth on Resurrection Day, March 31, 2024 to be with Jesus his Savior and his loving wife of almost seventy years, Laura Parsons. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was a son of the late Sankey and Reverend Dorothy Parsons. He was born on November 19, 1936. In...

Mar 30, 2024

Joseph Mark "Joe" Lanham, 68, a life long resident of Dunbar, WV, sadly left us on Saturday, March 30, 2024 to be with his late wife of 37 years, that he dearly loved, Tamma Kay Lanham.

He was born in Charleston, WV on December 11, 1955 to the late Elvan and Georgia Lanham.

Joe, a...

Mar 29, 2024

Shirley Wingo Sergent, 88, of Dunbar, WV went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.

She was the daughter of the late Albert & Lillie Wingo and married to the late Ted Sergent, all of Dunbar. Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Dunbar High School and retired from with C&P Telephone, Bell...

Mar 26, 2024

Justin Daniel Henshaw, 43, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

He was born on July 16, 1980, in Charleston, to Randy and Melannie Henshaw.

Justin was a great son and father. He was a hard worker and liked the simple thing of life. Justin served 16...

Mar 23, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Jones, 65, died at home on Big Tyler Road, Charleston on March 23, 2024 of natural causes.

Jerry was born in Charleston, WV on February 26, 1959 to the late Ivan Jones and late Joyce Meridith.

Jerry graduated Dunbar Senior High School and was a member of the class of 1977.  He...

Mar 21, 2024

Melinda Susan Pierson, 68, of Dunbar, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, March 21, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 8, 1956, in Charleston, to the late William Whittaker and Lorena Simmons.

Susan enjoyed going to her camp and riding on the boat with...

Mar 19, 2024

Georgia Hess, 84, died peacefully on March 19, 2024, after a recent illness.

She was born on May 21, 1940, a long time resident of South Charleston. She had many friends and family in the area. She held several jobs over the years, including as a mail carrier and at a flower shop before working for the...

Mar 19, 2024

Mary Virginia Glancy, 82, of Prospect KY formerly of South Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 with her loving husband, and eldest son by her side.

The second of three girls born to the late Albert and Margaret Greenlee, Mary was born on August 1, 1941.

Mary...

Mar 17, 2024

Carmen Ann Gore passed away on March 17, 2024, in Charleston, West Virginia.

Born to Mildred and Leroy Bowles on March 24, 1952, Carmen's life was full of love for her family and community.

As a loving mother, she dedicated her life to raising her children, Justin and Amber Gore.  Carmen treasured her children and...

Mar 16, 2024

Drema Mosby, 81, of Institute, WV, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House.

Born on December 25, 1942, in Fayetteville, WV, she was the daughter of the late Harry H. Mosby and Helen Gore Mosby.

She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education with a minor in English from West...

Mar 16, 2024

Danny Ray Cummings, 64, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

He was born on November 4, 1959, in Charleston, to Virgil and Dorothy Cummings.

Danny was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Cummings; two brothers; and two sisters.

He is survived by his mother,...

Mar 15, 2024

Debra Lynn Insco, 61, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, March 15, 2024.

She was born on December 10, 1962 in Charleston, to the late Junior and Ruth Hanshaw.

Debbie was cherished, adored, and deeply loved by her many friends and family who will greatly miss her.

In...

Mar 12, 2024

Freddie Allen Jarrell Jr., 52, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

He was born on July 19, 1971, in Charleston, to his mother, Connie Burdette.

Freddie was a free spirit who loved spending time with his friends and playing pool.

He is preceded in death...

Mar 11, 2024

Clark E. Schulz, 80, of Cross Lanes, WV passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Glasgow Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility after a short illness.

He was a graduate of St. Albans High School and WV State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science.  Clark served in the United Sates Navy during the Vietnam War...

Mar 7, 2024

Patricia Ann Wingett Hornick, 74, of Dunbar, WV passed away on March 7, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

She was born in Charleston, WV to the late Clifford and Vada "Louise" Wingett.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Winged.

Left to mourn Patricia are...