Obituaries

Apr 1, 2026

Floyd Anthony "Tony" Maggie, Jr., 77, of St. Albans, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 while at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

He was born in New Castle, PA on October 18, 1948 to the late Floyd, Sr. and Dorothy Maggie.

Tony was a graduate of New Castle High School...

Mar 26, 2026

Sandra "Sandy" Breedlove, 76, of Dunbar, WV passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Sandra was born on April 11, 1949, in South Charleston, WV, to the late Andrew Moses and Anna Lee Lambert.

She graduated from Garnet Career Center as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and dedicated many hears of service working at Shawnee...

Mar 24, 2026

Barbara Sue Landers, 80, of Given, departed this life Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at home.

She was born on May 14, 1945,  to the late Opie and Cora Wilcox Webster, in South Charleston, WV.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Lee Landers, Sr.; and three siblings, Geraldine...

Mar 24, 2026

Jeanette Marnez Smith, affectionately known as "Aunt Jeanette", was born on January 2, 1947, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Philip and Margaret Smith.

She accepted Jesus Christ into her heart at a young age and lived out her faith with everlasting devotion.  Her commitment to the Lord, her family, and community was evident in every...

Mar 21, 2026

Gary Maurice Davis was born on November 6, 1953, to Audra Smoot Davis and his birth father, Curtis Davis, and was lovingly raised by his stepfather, Thomas James Dillard, whom he knew as Dad. Surrounded by love, he was called home March 21, leaving behind a legacy of music, laughter, and devotion to family.

Gary had a...

Mar 19, 2026

Timothy Joe "Dodo" Williams, of St. Albans, WV, passed away at his home on March 19, 2026, at the age of 63.

Born on November 15, 1962, Tim was a lifelong resident of St. Albans.  He worked out of the Laborers Local Union Number 1353.  Tim will be remembered in the hearts of his family and host...

Mar 17, 2026

Otto William Portz, 80, of South Charleston, WV picked one final four leaf clover on his way to peacefully meet the Lord at the Hubbard House on March 17, 2026.

Otto would tell you that he was a jack of all trades and a master of none. He began working at a very young age at the...

Mar 13, 2026

Vance Hill Jr., 68, of Charleston, West Virginia, and a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on March 13, 2026, at CAMC General Division.

Born on December 2, 1957, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to the late Vance Hill Sr. and Easter Mae Lewis Hill. He attended Cumberland County Schools and graduated from Terry Sanford High School....

Mar 13, 2026

Ralph Vincent "Buster" Snyder II, 69, of Charleston, West Virginia, passed away on March 13, 2026.

Born on December 22, 1956, in Charleston, West Virginia, Ralph was known to many as "Buster." He was a man of strong faith who loved serving the Lord and cherished the time he spent with his family.

Ralph was...

Mar 12, 2026

Charlie H. Miller was born on December 12, 1937, in Orgas, West Virginia, to the late John Henry and Bessie Miller.

Charlie was a lifelong member of the Institute Church of the Nazarene, where he helped lay the foundation of the church.  He attended Institute Elementary and graduated from West Virginia State Teacher Training High School in...

Mar 9, 2026

Michael Lee Morris, 65, of St. Albans, WV, passed away on March 9, 2026.

Michael was born in Coshocton, Ohio on February 22, 1961, to the late James and Wilma Morris.

He retired from the State of West Virginia in 2022.  Michael enjoyed various sports and spending time with his two sons and grandson.

Mar 9, 2026

Albert "Tack" Shafer, 86, of Sissonville, passed away on March 9, 2026 at his home.

He was born on April 24, 1939 to the late John A. Shafer and Gracie "Gay" Jones Shafer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Hilda; son, Carlos; brothers, Kenneth and Bill; sisters, Berthel...

Mar 7, 2026

Delores Anne Harrison Jarvis went to Heaven on March 7, 2026.

Delores was born to Floyd & Zula Casto Harrison on May 7, 1943.  She was the oldest of four children.  Delores graduated from Dunbar High School in 1961 and went to work shortly after for Dr. Joe Bowles as a dental assistant.  She retired after many...

Mar 5, 2026

Darrell Lee Wingett, 78, a lifelong resident of Dunbar, WV passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at WVU Thomas Health.  He fought a courageous three year battle against cancer before entering the gates of Heaven.

Born on November 9, 1947, Darrell was the proud son of the late Clifford O. Wingett and V. Louise Lovejoy Wingett....

Mar 5, 2026

Larry Barton Fogarty, 87, of South Charleston, WV passed away on March 5, 2026 at home surrounded by loving family and friends.

He was born to the late Russell Ward, Sr. and Charlotte Phoebe Fogarty of Charleston, WV and grew up on New House Drive.

Larry graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School "The Wall".  He...

Mar 5, 2026

James Edward Brooks, 86, of St. Albans, WV passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Genesis Valley Center in South Charleston, WV.

He was born in December 20, 1939 to the late Thomas E. Brooks and Josephine Pore.

Brooks attended Garnet High School in Charleston, WV, and retired from CAMC Memorial.  He was an...

Mar 3, 2026

Jerry Wood Carney, 97, went to be with his heavenly Father on March 3, 2026.

He was born in Charleston, WV, on April 8, 1928, to Thaddeus T. Carney and Phyllis Wood Carney.  Growing up on the West Side of Charleston, he attended Tiskelwah Elementary School (he would still sing the school song well into his nineties),...

Mar 2, 2026

Sharon Hartley Johnson Beasley, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026.

She was an incredible mother, grandmother, sister, wife, friend, educator and member of her church. Her endless love, wisdom, and kindness have always been the cornerstone of our family. We were blessed to call her mom and her grandchildren to call her...

Feb 28, 2026

Peggy Ann Hall Burk of Charleston, WV, died on Saturday, February 28, 2026, one month shy of her 90th birthday, at CAMC General after a short illness.

She was born on March 28, 1936, in Dunbar, WV to the late Austin and Thelma Smith Hall.  Peggy was a 1954 graduate of Dunbar High School.

Peggy...

Feb 28, 2026

Tommy Joe Kinder went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Tom was born on July 18, 1950, in Marfork, West Virginia to Lowell and Julia Kinder.  He graduated from Marsh Fork High School in 1968 where he competed in track, football, and basketball.

On July 18, 1975, he married Lee...