Obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

Eugene "Gene" Monroe Blackshire, 82, of Charleston, died Saturday, December 2, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital, following a long period of declining health.

He was born on July 8, 1941 in Charleston, a son of the late Eugene Thattis Blackshire and Grace Bassie Blackshire.

Gene was a 1959 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He...

Dec 1, 2023

Belinda Louise Dean Henson, 45, of Poca, West Virginia went home to be the Lord on December 1, 2023.

She was born on May 3, 1978 in Charleston, West Virginia to Robert and Kathy Dean.

Belinda was preceded in death by her sisters, Tracy and Benita Dean; and her grandmother, Bonnie Dean.

She...

Nov 29, 2023

Arthur Lee Tyson, 78, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.

He was born on July 13, 1945, in Charleston.

A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, at First Baptist Church of Charleston, 432 Shrewsbury Street, Charleston, with Pastor Paul Dunn officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset...

Nov 26, 2023

Myrtle Lou Loudermilk, 87, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Putnam County Rehabilitation Center.

She was born on March 14, 1936, in South Charleston, to the late Raymond and Essie Gillespie, the eldest of four siblings. She married Claude Loudermilk Sr., in 1954.

In addition...

Nov 26, 2023

Jo Ann (Milam) Pickens, 82, of Roane County, WV was called home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, but peacefully, at her home on November 26, 2023; after a wonderful house filled visit with her family for Thanksgiving.

She was born on January 25, 1941 to the late Loetta Savannah Fisher Milam Shaffer and Joseph Herman Milam....

Nov 25, 2023

James Michael McCallister, 69, of Dunbar, sadly left us on November 25, 2023 after fighting a courageous  five year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born on October 25, 1954 to the late James and Peggy McCallister.

Mike grew up in the Tornado/St. Albans area graduating  from St. Albans High School in 1972.  He retired...

Nov 24, 2023

Mark Phillip Desper, Sr. departed this life on Friday, November 24, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Kanawha City, WV.

He was born on February 8, 1965 in Charleston, WV to Thomas William Desper, Sr. and Jeanette Smith of Charleston, WV.

Mark attended the following Kanawha County Public Schools:  Fruth Elementary, Chandler Elementary, Lincoln Jr....

Nov 23, 2023

Michael Nelson Wingett "Mike", 49, of St. Albans, formerly of Dunbar, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 from complications due to a short battle with cancer.

He was born on May 20, 1974, in Dunbar, to Jerry and Linda Wingett.

Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid WVU fan. He loved to make...

Nov 18, 2023

Jennifer Nicole Burdette, 36, of Dunbar passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

She was born on October 21, 1987 to Rebecca and Dennie Smith of Dunbar.

Jennifer was a graduate of South Charleston High School.  She worked at Goodwill and JSI in her earlier years.  Jennifer's hobbies were swimming, watching movies, and listening...

Nov 16, 2023

David Henry Pickens, 62, of Charleston, WV passed away on November 16, 2023 surrounded by family.

He was a graduate of George Washington High School.  David worked as a contractor most of his life.  He was an avid hunter who advocated for fair sportsmanship, and loved all animals.  David enjoyed all types of music and movies and...

Nov 16, 2023

Luster Orel Doughty, 87, of Dunbar, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed peacefully on November 16, 2023, at home. He entered the gates of Heaven being greeted by many family members, especially his parents, Melford and Teresa Doughty.

He was born on September 1, 1936, as the only child to Melford and Teresa Doughty. He grew up...

Nov 15, 2023

Faye Marilyn Walker-Harding, 84, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Reba Walker; children, Jimmy, Mark, Kelly, and Scottie "Big Man"; siblings, Bill, Tom, David, and Dana; granddaughter, Erica; and grandson, Pooh.

She is survived by her siblings, Gary, Lovell, Rose, Wanda and Annie; children, Dubby...

Nov 15, 2023

Colletta Ja Gray, 68, from South Charleston formerly of Dunbar passed peacefully and comfortably November 15, 2023 in the MICU at CAMC.

Born December 11, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Lynn Snodgrass Gray Scaggs and the late Charles W. Gray.

Colletta was a 1974 graduate of Dunbar High School where she cherished...

Nov 15, 2023

Ronald Lee Boggess, 80, of Dunbar went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House surrounded by his loving wife and family.

He was born July 2, 1943, the youngest of four children, to the late Othur and Almeda Boggess of Sissonville.

After graduating from Sissonville High...

Nov 10, 2023

Chaten Nelson, 46, died tragically in a car accident on November 10, 2023 in the early morning.

He was born and raised in Rand, WV to the late Herbert and Patricia Boyd Nelson, and was proud of where he came from.

Chaten was a man of many hats.  He was very proud to have been...

Nov 10, 2023

James Robert "Pete" Kinzer, 84, of Winfield, WV, went home to the Lord after a long illness, surrounded by family on November 10, 2023.

He was born on April 15, 1939 in Princeton, WV to Rosetta Kinzer and was raised by Lula Lambert.

James was a member of the Dunbar Church of Christ, and retired...

Nov 9, 2023

William "Bill" Clifford Haynes, 80, of St. Albans, formerly of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his wife and three children on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

He was born on March 1, 1943, in Dunbar, to the late Oscar and Beatrice Haynes.

Bill attended Community Church of Hurricane. He retired from...

Nov 8, 2023

Alicia Ann Featherstone, 47, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Alicia was a veterinarian technician. She adored and cared for any animal that crossed her path. She had the most free spirit, and wasn't afraid of anything. A beautiful, perfect soul inside and out. She loved completely, and made every single person she was with feel...

Nov 8, 2023

Katherine Lynn Jackson, 46, of South Charleston, passed unexpectedly Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.

She was born May 14, 1977, in Charleston, to Iris Anne Jackson and the late Ronald Wayne Jackson.

Kathy was a proud Spring Hill Elementary Blue Jay, Spring Hill Jr. High Rebel and South Charleston High School Black Eagles cheerleader. She attended...

Nov 6, 2023

Arba Gene Comer, 87, of Big Sandy, WV went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was born on October 31, 1936 to the late Basil Comer and Sarah Smith, both of Clendenin, WV.

Arba lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness...