Obituaries

Jan 29, 2024

Sandra Kay Miller Casdorph, 77, of Pinch, passed away on January 29, 2024.

She was born in Boone County on December 7, 1946, to the late Ernest and Ilene Miller.

Sandy was a 1965 graduate of DuPont High School and West Virginia Sate University. She was a Life Member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Preceptor...

Jan 25, 2024

Marlene "Kay" Asbury, known to most as "Nanny Kay" passed away at the age of 84 on January 25, 2024.

Kay's beloved husband of 62 years, Doyle Asbury, was waiting for her at the pearly gates, that is if he wasn't playing golf.  Doyle, passed away in room 15 at Hubbard Hospice House on January 24, 2020...

Jan 24, 2024

Jonathan Jae Tincher, 33, of Hurricane, WV was called to his Heavenly Home on January 24, 2024.

He was a loving son, fiancé, brother, grandson, and friend to all.  He was engaged to be married on June 8, 2024, to the love of his life, Evelyn Bush.  His passion for life was contagious, as was his laughter.  ...

Jan 24, 2024

Roger Leo Chapman of Cross Lanes, WV passed away January 24, 2024 at the age of 74 in WVU Medical/Thomas Hospital in South Charleston, WV after a brief illness.

Roger was a former employee of International Filler in Nitro, WV. He was an avid lover of astronomy, telescopes, and meteorites. He was associated with the Kanawha Valley...

Jan 24, 2024

Loretta Browning McClure passed away at the age of 71 on January 24, 2024 near her home in Daytona Beach, Florida.

She was a loyal wife of 47 years, a loving mother, supportive sister and thoughtful friend who will be missed beyond measure by her family, friends and co-workers.  Loretta was a dedicated public servant, working for...

Jan 23, 2024

Frances Josephine "Sister Jimmie" Copen Walker

It is with great sadness we announce that Frances Josephine Copen (Walker) better known to many as Sister Jimmie, age 89, of Charleston, WV, passed away at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

Sister Jimmie was born October 15, 1934 to the late...

Jan 23, 2024

Deloris Jean Harris, 82, of Tornado, went home to be with the Lord after living a long wonderful life on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

She was born on April 8, 1941, in Julian, to the late Walter and Stella Armstrong.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Okey J....

Jan 21, 2024

It is with both sadness and strength that we announce the passing of Lynn Richardson Hartz. She died peacefully in the care of Glasgow Health and Rehab on Sunday, January 21, 2024, six days shy of her eighty first birthday.

Lynn was born on January 27, 1943, in Charleston, West Virginia, to the late Nelson McClure Richardson...

Jan 20, 2024

Lindsey Edrea Thompson, 39, of Dunbar, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

She was born on August 2, 1984 in South Charleston to Brian Miller and Kelly Simmons.

Lindsey was a 2002 graduate of Cabell Midland High.  Academically, she was most proud of her time playing the saxophone in the marching and jazz...

Jan 20, 2024

Phyllis Jean Dills, 94,  went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

For many years, she was active with her sister, Betty, making crafts and shopping especially at Myrtle Beach and in Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; and son, Bill.

Phyllis will be missed by...

Jan 19, 2024

Donald Lee "Duck" Shaffer Sr., 83, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, January 19, 2024.

He was born on September 22, 1940, in Charleston, to the late Guy and Gladys Shaffer.

Don retired from the Volkswagen Stamping Plant after 16 years of service. He was the last survivor of his...

Jan 18, 2024

John "John Boy" Patrick Fields, 62, of Charleston passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 after a long illness.

He was an employee of Shoney's restaurant for 35 years.  He was a member of Iron Horse Baptist Church of Nitro.  He loved working on bicycles and going fishing.

John was preceded in death by his...

Jan 18, 2024

Phyllis Jean Hickman Craft, 91, passed away January 18, 2024 at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, West Virginia after a brief illness.

She was born in South Charleston, WV, a daughter to Eugene Everett Hickman and Grace Evelyn Hickman.

Phyllis graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. She enjoyed and reminisced fondly of her time spent...

Jan 18, 2024

James "Jim" C. Meeks passed away on January 18, 2024 in Naples Florida. Jim was born July 26, 1952 in Charleston WV. He attended Dunbar High School and was a 1970 graduate of Charleston Catholic High School where he was an all-state football star. He married the love of his life, Jean Ann, in 1976. In 1978 Jim started...

Jan 15, 2024

Joan Elaine Johnson Chapman, 73, of Cross Lanes, WV passed away on January 15, 2024 in WVU Medical/Thomas Hospital in South Charleston, WV after a brief illness.

She attended Upper Pinch Elementary, Sugar Creek Elementary, Woodrow Wilson Junior High, and graduated from Sissonville High School.  Joan then went on to study at West Virginia State College.  She...

Jan 15, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carolyn Sue Bennett, on January 15, 2024, at the age of 77.

She was born on June 22, 1946 in Dunbar, WV. Carolyn was a dedicated and loving wife to her late husband, Danny Bennett, and a devoted mother to Tonja Thompson, Twilla...

Jan 11, 2024

Wyvette Renee Oxley, 65, of Sissonville, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 after a on and off long battle with cancer.

Wyvette, the daughter of the late Raymond an Emogene Thomas Oxley, was born in Charleston, WV on January 17, 1958 and raised in the Sissonville area where she lived until her death.

Wyvette was...

Jan 8, 2024

Linda Carol Currence Taylor Gaynor, 77, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2024 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, after a long battle with multiple health issues.

Linda was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and grew up in North Charleston, until she married and moved to Dunbar, where she would live...

Jan 8, 2024

Jerry Wayne Daniels, 71, of Charleston, WV went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024, after an extended illness.

He was born on September 5, 1952, in Charleston, WV to the late William Daniels Jr. and Maxine R Daniels.

He received his education through Kanawha County Schools and furthered his education...

Jan 7, 2024

In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 7, 2024, Richard "Buck" Hanna Buckley, 67, passed away in his sleep.

He was born on July 1, 1956 to the late Clarance and Alice Mae Buckley.

During his lifetime, Richard touched many people's lives, and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his...