Obituaries

Mar 7, 2024

Gilberto "Gil" Flores, Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the age of 84.

He was born on February 18, 1940 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Gilberto Sergio, Sr. and Christina Flores.  He was one of two children born into the loving Flores family.

At the age of 10, Gilberto Jr. moved with...

Mar 6, 2024

Dallas "Chip" Garrett II, a lifelong resident of Dunbar, husband, father and grandfather, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.  He was 67 years old.

A staple in the community his whole life through his work and his many friends, Chip enjoyed music, artists of a wide spectrum from genre to era. He...

Mar 6, 2024

Michael L. Casto, lifelong resident of Cross Lanes, passed away after an intense 5 week long illness spent at Thomas Memorial Hospital where he died Wednesday evening, March 6, 2024. His wife of 53 years Donna, was by his side at the time of death.

He is survived by his wife, Donna; son, Adam Casto and wife...

Feb 27, 2024

Edward James Kinney, 41, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

He was born on October 3, 1982, in Charleston.

E.J. was a very talented athlete and loved football. He was a family man and he dearly loved his children. Up until recently he was doing construction work....

Feb 26, 2024

G. Michael "Catfish" Salmon, age 73, of Poca, WV, passed away on February 26, 2024 in Columbus, OH.

He was born on June 7, 1950 in Dunbar, WV, to the late Robert and Helen Salmon.

Catfish, as he was fondly known, served in the United State Navy during the Vietnam War.  After his military service,...

Feb 25, 2024

Gary Greathouse, 46, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Gary was well known for bartending and serving at both Tide Water and Red Lobster.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends doing a variety of activities.  Gary liked to cook, camp, travel, skate, and who can forget him singing karaoke (Dolly Parton was his...

Feb 25, 2024

Roger Lee Walker peacefully went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2024.

Roger was born May 17, 1958 to the late Jim Walker and late Molly Keeling Walker.

He will be remembered for his love, laughter, and love of travel.  Roger was a strong, hardworking, hardheaded man who will be missed by...

Feb 24, 2024

Deborah Jean Jarrett, 57, of Saint Albans, entered into peace on February 24, 2024 at Thomas Memorial Hospital from diabetes complications with her family by her side.

Deborah, also known as, "Debbie" and "Nana," was born on March 8, 1966, at the Bangor, Maine Dow Air Force Base.

She was a 1984 graduate of Saint...

Feb 22, 2024

Larry Michael Young, 74, of Dunbar, WV died at home in his sleep on February 22, 2024.

He was born on June 22, 1949 in Charleston, WV to Dorothy and Cue Young of Clendenin, WV.

Larry graduated in 1967 from Herbert Hoover High School, where he lettered in three sports.  He attended Beckley College and...

Feb 19, 2024

Herman Harry Potter, Jr., 78, of South Charleston passed away on February 19, 2024.

He was born on September 4, 1945 to the late Herman Harry Potter Sr. and Oma Faye Potter.

Harry enjoyed competing in the Special Olympics, working on puzzles, coloring, and singing songs about Jesus.

In addition to his parents...

Feb 18, 2024

Glada Ellen Barker went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2024.

Glada was born on September 11, 1921 in Belgrove, Jackson county, WV to the late Gilbert Alexander Tolley and Rebecca Jane Hunt Tolley.

She lived in Belgrove until the age of fourteen when she moved to Dunbar to live with family...

Feb 17, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Linda May Estep, who left us peacefully on February 17, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home in Sissonville, WV.

Born on March 22, 1950, in Charleston, WV, Linda's journey was filled with the love of music, the joy of family gatherings, and countless bingo nights that will be...

Feb 16, 2024

Charles "Charlie" A. Morton, 72, of Charleston passed away February 16, 2024.

Charlie was a die hard Dallas Cowboy fan no matter the outcome of the game.

He was preceded  in death by his parents, Andrew and Mary Morton; and sister, Jeannie McClanahan.

Charlie is survived by his son, Charlie, Jr. of Texas;...

Feb 15, 2024

Warren Glen Beverly, Jr., affectionately known as "Tiger", went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Tiger was a tremendous gift to the world, born on January 29, 1983 to the late Warren G. and Trina Y. Beverly of South Charleston, WV.

He was educated in the Kanawha County School System,...

Feb 15, 2024

Wesley Lee Landers Sr., 86, of Given, WV passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on February 15, 2024.

He was born September 12, 1937 to the late Ralph and Freda Landers.

In addition to his parents, Wesley is also preceded in death by his five brothers, Paul, Thomas, Darrell "Jumbo", Kenneth, and...

Feb 13, 2024

Laura Mahala Lawrence Parsons of South Charleston, departed this earth on February 13, 2024 to be with Jesus her Savior, the "King of Kings and Lord of Lords." She was surrounded by her loving family.

Laura was a daughter of the late Thurman and Mildred Lawrence. She was born on October 10, 1936.

She was...

Feb 12, 2024

Harley Edward Blankenship, 70, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 12, 2024.

He was born on October 14, 1953, in South Charleston, to the late Harley and Phyllis Blankenship.

Eddie was a member of Ten Up Ministries Church. He was a Marine Corp Veteran.

In addition to...

Feb 11, 2024

Thelma Lee Tyson, 76, of St. Albans joined her eternal love Arthur Lee Tyson in Heaven on February 11, 2024.

She was born on August 13, 1947 to the late Ed Long and Thelma Brown.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack, Ed, William "Buzzard", and Charles "Goldie"...

Feb 11, 2024

Robert William Parsons, 76, of Dunbar, WV passed away on February 11, 2024.

Robert "Bob" was born February 9, 1948 to Robert J Parsons and Freda Bays in South Charleston, WV.

He was a graduate of South Charleston High School.  Bob served his country as a U.S. Army Veteran where he earned a Purple Heart...

Feb 10, 2024

STEPHEN RHON STARKS, 70, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, of a heart attack after suffering for several years from a variety of medical issues.

Stephen was born on April 20, 1953, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Benjamin and Nancy Starks. Stephen graduated from South Charleston High School. He earned...