Obituaries

Feb 19, 2026

Anna Mary Fisher, 100, of Cross Lanes, formerly of Dunbar, WV, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at her home surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born in Richwood in Nicholas County on December 5, 1925, to the late Roy and Lula Smith.

Anna enjoyed reading, walking outside, and attending Northside...

Feb 14, 2026

Robert Allen Hamilton, 88, of Cross Lanes went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

He was born on March 19, 1937 to the late Russell and Virginia Hamilton.

Robert was retired from CAMC Memorial.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Feb 13, 2026

Wanda Pickens Arnott, 96, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026.  She left this life surrounded by love and the support of her family and friends.

She was born July 19, 1929 to the late Hubert and Mabel Pickens.  Wanda lived most of her life and attended school in Dunbar, WV. After her six children received their...

Feb 13, 2026

Robin Kay Mason-Casdorph, 61, born and raised in Loudendale went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2026.

She was the fourth born to the late Donald E. Mason, Sr. and Glenna Kay Ballard-Mason on January 18, 1965.

Robin was a graduate of George Washington High School.  She worked at Tudors Biscuit World while...

Feb 9, 2026

Alice Ingram, of Concord, NC by way of West Virginia and New York City, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Alice was born August 16, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia to parents George Thomas Wiggins and Virginia Tyler who have preceded her in death.

Alice grew up in Charleston,...

Feb 8, 2026

Frances J. Skeens Humphreys, 91, of Dunbar, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2026, her family by her side after a short illness.

Frances was born in Kentuck, West Virginia, a daughter of the late James Harvey and Pearl Kerns Skeens.

She graduated from Sissonville High School in...

Feb 5, 2026

Machele Elizabeth Akers, 66 of South Charleston, WV passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2026.

Machele attended South Charleston High School and worked as a caregiver for many years. She had a deep love for Shabby-chic decor, painting, cooking, sewing, cheering on the Mountaineers, and showed an endless compassion for animals.

Machele...

Feb 3, 2026

Charles Stephen "Steve" Tyson died at home after a long illness on February 3, 2026.

Steve was born at Spencer, on November 29, 1932, and was the son of Hobart and Imogene (Epling) Tyson.

After moving to Nitro in 1943, Steve graduated from Nitro High School in 1952 and was inducted into the Army during...

Feb 2, 2026

James Allen Copen, 93, of Cross Lanes, WV went home to be with the Lord on February 2, 2026. He passed peacefully at home.

Jim was born August 24, 1932 to Fred and Basil Copen in Elkview, WV.

Jim graduated from Elkview High School in 1951 and proudly served in the Air Force during the...

Feb 2, 2026

Diana Julia Strock Wallace, 87, of Charleston, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.

She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School Class of 1956 and graduated in the LPN program at Garnet Career Center in 1977. Diana worked as a nurse for many years at Charleston General Hospital, Shawnee Hills Mental Health Center, and as...

Feb 1, 2026

Terry "Teddy" Vaughan, 82, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

He was born on September 11, 1943, in Ivydale, to the late Ray and Glada Vaughan.

Terry graduated from Clay County High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was stationed at Fort Bragg as...

Jan 31, 2026

RONALD CHESTER LUCAS, 86, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on January 31, 2026, after a long and wonderful life.  He was born at home on February 6, 1939, in Charleston, West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents William Lewis Lucas and Mabel Orilla (Hill) Lucas, his sister Nancy Guthrie, ex-wives Carol Lucas and...

Jan 30, 2026

Frank Ray Hall Jr., of Sissonville, WV, entered into his eternal home in Heaven on January 30, 2026.

He was born in Mullens,WV, on September 9, 1958. He was the son of the late Frank Ray Hall and Irene Faye Cruey Hall.

Frank was a 1976 graduate of Mullens High School and of Charleston School...

Jan 30, 2026

Angela Jill Morriston, 48, of Charleston, WV passed away in her home on January 30, 2026 after battling a chronic illness.

She was born on February 5, 1977 to Judy and Duke Foster.

She is survived by her mother, Judy Kinder; her father, Duke Foster; her sister, Melissa Atkinson; her niece, Kelsey Beard.

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Jan 29, 2026

Tina Diania Jones, 58, of Dunbar, WV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, January 29, 2026, after a sudden illness.

Tina grew up in Dunbar and graduated from Dunbar High School.  She was employed by various businesses, most recently T&M Meats.  Tina was known for her love of helping care for children, including...

Jan 28, 2026

Marshall Jordan, 81, of Dunbar, formally of Staunton/ Richmond VA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 28, 2026.

He was born on July 28, 1944, in Staunton, VA, as the only child of Marshall Price Jordan (a Staunton Volunteer Fireman) and Lillie Horne Jordan (of Rural Retreat, VA).

He was a...

Jan 27, 2026

Kellar Ray Patton, 86, of Cross Lanes, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026.

He was born on September 10, 1939, to the late George and Eria (Abbott) Patton.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy; daughter, Kimberly; son, Gary; brothers, Robin, Louie, and...

Jan 24, 2026

Sylvia Pauline Starkey, 94, of Dunbar peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Sweetbriar Assisted Living in Dunbar, WV.

She was born December 24, 1931 to the late Stanton Lewis and Esther Gladys Campbell.

In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Jean Ann...

Jan 23, 2026

John P. Fulks Sr., 90, died January 23, 2026, at Sweetbriar Assisted Living after a long illness.

He was born October 29, 1935, in Belle, WV.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Edith Beane Fulks Comer and Ira Fulks; his sister Betty Fulks Comer; and brothers, Hubert Ellis Fulks and Ira James Fulks....

Jan 23, 2026

Cheri Lou Damron, 73, of St. Albans, WV, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at home surrounded by family.

She was born on July 28, 1952 in Logan, WV to the late Nellie and Charles G. Ware.

Cheri was a graduate of South Charleston High School, and worked in the Kanawha County School system...