Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

Zachary Ian McCutcheon, 24, of Sissonville, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

He was born on June 20, 1999 in Charleston, his parents are Michael and Danielle McCutcheon.

Zach grew up in Sissonville and he loved spending time on his grandparent's farm. He loved being outdoors hunting, fishing and...

Dec 25, 2023

James Houston Wingrove, 85, of Parkland, Florida passed away Monday, December 25, 2023.

He was born and raised in Sissonville, WV by his late grandmother, Myrtle Brillhard.  Jim was a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church and in the coal industry most of his adult life.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; beloved son,...

Dec 21, 2023

Charles Norman Howard "Tuffy", 62, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

He was born on August 3, 1961 in White Sulphur Springs, to the late Summers James Sr.,and Frances Gladys Howard.

Tuffy was a loving brother, father, grandfather and uncle. He was a great friend to all...

Dec 21, 2023

Charles "Clark" Stanley, 57, of Dunbar passed away on December 21, 2023.

Clark was born on February 26, 1966 in Hawthorn, California.  Clark's family was from West Virginia and they moved back when he was a toddler and he remained here the rest of his life.

He graduated from South Charleston High School.  He worked...

Dec 17, 2023

Theodore Lewis Thornton, 83, of Charleston, passed away December 17, 2023, after an extended illness.

He was born on March 15, 1940, in Keystone, to the late Joe and Claire Thornton.

Theodore was an Army veteran and retired from Union Carbide, where he worked as a pipefitter. Prior to his illness, he served as a...

Dec 16, 2023

Dorse Cross, Sr., 94, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

He was born on April 29, 1929, in Nebo, to the late Oscar and Mamie Cross.

Dorse enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and was very proud of his '49' Packard.  He worked as a manager...

Dec 15, 2023

Carolyn Sue McCracken Mullins, 82, of Charleston was welcomed into Heaven to join her Savior and her husband, on December 15, 2023, surrounded by family at the home of her son after a short illness.

She was born on December 5, 1941, in Charleston, WV to the late Robert W. McCracken and Sylvia Marie Beaver McCracken.

Dec 14, 2023

Wayne Gary Gibson, 77, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

He was born on May 11, 1946 to the late Orville Gibson and Nora Moore Gibson.

Wayne was proud to serve his country in the Vietnam War.

He had two sons Shawn and Wayne, Jr.

In addition to his parents,...

Dec 12, 2023

Victoria "Vicki" Louise Garnett, 74, of Charleston left this world on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 after a long illness.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia where she resided her entire life.

Vicki was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, and was retired from JC Penney.  Vickie fought a 20-year battle with illness. Prior...

Dec 11, 2023

Charles Lee Jarvis Sr., 65, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2023.

He was born on January 30, 1958 in Charleston, to the late Billie and Betty Jarvis.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Debra Kay Shamblin.

Charles...

Dec 5, 2023

Elizabeth "Betsy" Miles, 69, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

She was born on November 27, 1954 in Elkins.

Betsy was employed at Walmart for ten years until retiring in June of 2023. She was full of energy and loved by many. She was a loving mom...

Dec 4, 2023

Ruth Lorraine Fitzwater, 97, of Charleston was called home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2023, after a short illness.

She was born on September 15, 1926, in Richwood.

Ruth was an incredible woman who lived a full and fruitful life alongside her devoted husband spreading the love of Jesus to all who...

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...