Obituaries

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...

Jan 7, 2024

Barry Scott Wallace, 60, of Dunbar was born on April 20, 1963, and entered Heaven on Sunday, January 7, 2024.

He was a 1981 graduate of St. Albans High School, and received his Bachelor's Degree from WV State University.  Barry was employed by LM Communications (Rock 105 and The Mix radio stations) as a Senior Account Representative...

Jan 6, 2024

Martha May Casto Scarbrough, 97, of Astatula, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

She was born in Dunbar, West Virginia, April 21, 1926.

A dedicated homemaker, Martha found joy and purpose in her role as caregiver and nurturer.  Her devotion to her family knew no bounds, and her...

Jan 5, 2024

Lewis "JR" Bailey passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 5, 2024 at the age of 82. He grew up a resident of Dunbar, WV, until building his safe haven on Woodrums Lane in Charleston.

JR was born on November 19, 1941 to Buelah and Lewis 'LP' Bailey. He graduated from Dunbar High School with...

Jan 3, 2024

Charles Lee Payne, 73, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

He was born on October 4, 1950 in Charleston, to the late Gilbert and Nettie Belle Payne.

Charles was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was always helping others and never met a stranger. He was well...

Jan 1, 2024

Jonathan Thomas Carey, 46, of South Charleston, passed away on January 1, 2024, passing peacefully yet unexpectedly in his sleep. For the past year Jonathan battled heart and kidney conditions, underwent heart surgery and dialysis, yet gracefully still maintained his sense of humor, smile and ambition to get better as a person.

Jonathan was born on June...

Jan 1, 2024

Luvonne Meadows Brewer, 94, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 1, 2024.

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, and then went on to attend Glenville State College.  Upon returning to Dunbar, she met and married her husband with whom she had three children.  Luvonne was a devoted member of...

Dec 31, 2023

Ruth Null was called home on December 31, 2023.

Ruth was a devoted mother, wife, sister, aunt, and grandmother.  Ruth lived a fulfilling life.  She loved to travel, play bingo, and tend to her garden.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband James "Jimmy" Null; parents, Otis and Ida Fields; and all of her...

Dec 30, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Alice Gail (Parcell) Titlow, Hanna, 72, of West Lafayette IN, formerly of Dunbar, WV.  She passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at her residence at Friendship House in West Lafayette IN.

She was born March 3, 1951, in South Charleston, WV to...