Obituaries

Sep 10, 2023

Joey Ray Walker's life unexpectedly ended on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

The late David Walker and Kathy Jones were blessed with their son, Joey, on October 15, 1971.

In addition to his dad, Joey was preceded in death by his step-dad, Wendell Jones.

Along with his mother, he is survived by his children;...

Sep 10, 2023

Pete Flood, 67, sadly passed away on Sunday, September 10 at Select Specialty Hospital after a long struggle to recover following surgery and other complications.

Pete was generally a good-humored man, but could be just as ornery. He loved motorcycles and riding them. He enjoyed cooking, bowling, playing pool, English Bulldogs, old VT Westerns and movies, and...

Sep 8, 2023

Carol Elaine Sargent Merrifield, 70, of Dunbar, went to her heavenly home after an extended illness on Friday, September 8, 2023.

She was born on February 28, 1953 in Charleston, to the late Wilmer and Oma Sargent.

Elaine was a graduate of Dunbar High School and the School of Cosmetology.

In addition to...

Sep 8, 2023

Charles Rudy Parsons, 93, of Dunbar, formerly of Kanawha Two Mile, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023.

He was born on December 10, 1929 in Charleston, to the late Elmer Lawrence Parsons and Odessa Mae Redman Parsons.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years,...

Sep 7, 2023

Ramona Ruth Thomas Truman, 91, formerly of Charleston, passed away on September 7, 2023, in Canal Winchester, Ohio, after a short illness.

A proud Charleston High School graduate (Class of 1950), Ramona was a beloved mother, grandmother and friend. She would do everything in her power to help someone in need. In addition to raising her three...

Sep 6, 2023

Brian "Holmey" Holmes, 53, of Charleston passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

He was born on April 10, 1970 to Darrell "Butch" Holmes and Delores "Dee" Westfall Holmes.

Brian was preceded in death by his dad, Darrell "Butch" Holmes; grandparents, Rancie and Carrie Holmes, and Richard "Ed"and Carrie Westfall; uncles, Aubrey Holmes, Johnny Westfall; and...

Sep 6, 2023

Eben Duane White Jr., 78, of Dunbar passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston after a long illness.

Duane was born in Logan, the son of the late Eben Duane White Sr. and Alice White. The family moved to Dunbar where he was a 1964 graduate of Dunbar High...

Sep 5, 2023

Robert Francis Stump, 89, of Cross Lanes, passed away September 5, 2023.

He was born in Pennsboro, West Virginia.

Robert worked at Unocal 76, he was a avid sports fan, loved golf, fishing, bowling, and softball. Robert was a choir member at King's Way Christian Church Outreach.

Preceded in death by his wife,...

Sep 3, 2023

James Camp Richardson, also known as "Roo" and "JC", 41, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

He was born in Charleston, on October 20, 1981 to the late James "Jim" or "Jimmy" and Paula Richardson.

James attended Nitro High School where he met his future wife and many of the friends he has today.  ...

Sep 2, 2023

Phyllis Jean Smalley Cooper was 87 when the Lord decided it was time for her receive her angel wings while at home in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Her Sunrise was October 22, 1935.  Her Sunset was September 2, 2023.

She was welcomed into the world in Charleston, West Virginia by her parents, the late Otho and Irene...

Aug 30, 2023

Delonne Ross, 53, of Charleston, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

He was born on June 22, 1970, in Hempstead, New York, to the late Bobby Ross and Wilma Jean Martin.

Delonne was educated in the West Virginia public schools. He was a cook and a carpenter by trade. Delonne...

Aug 29, 2023

Samantha Dawn Shaffer, 35, of Nitro, West Virginia was called home unexpectedly on August 29, 2023.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia.

Samantha is survived by her children Addison, Bryson and Layla Williams; mother, Linda Booth; life-long companion and father of their children, Jimmy Williams; his mother and grandmother to her children, Sandy Williams;...

Aug 27, 2023

Brenda Paulette O'Conner, 72, went passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

She was born on April 25, 1951 in South Charleston to Paul Black, and the late Betty Garnes.

In addition to her mother, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Harry O'Conner, Sr; son, Brad O'Conner; brother, James; and grandson, Baby Estep....

Aug 26, 2023

"Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories"-Ronald Reagan

Terry Lee Coleman, 74, of Dunbar, WV passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023 after a two year journey with pancreatic cancer.

He was born January 2, 1949 at Mountain State Hospital in Charleston to the late Nathaniel and Vesta (Mitchell)...

Aug 26, 2023

Jamie Edward Lamb, 62, of Dunbar, formerly of St. Albans, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.

He was born on January 10, 1961 in Dunbar, to the late Tommy and Helena Lamb.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Loretta Shively Lamb; and brother, Thomas Albert Lamb.

Aug 23, 2023

Dewey Eugene Schultz, 78, of South Charleston passed away August 23, 2023.

He was born on October 11, 1944 to the late James and Cora Schultz.

After retiring as a South Charleston Police Officer, Dewey went on to work for the State of West Virginia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Aug 22, 2023

Erica "Lil Baby" Lavon Tucker, 19, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

She was born on November 24, 2003 in Charleston.

'Lil Baby' was a free, and glamorous spirit. She was a graduate of Capitol High School, and was enrolled in West Virginia State University where she planned on pursuing a degree in...

Aug 16, 2023

Annie Ruth James, 81,  received her wings Wednesday, August 16, 2023 while surrounded by family at CAMC Memorial.

She was born on May 14, 1942 in Cora, West Virginia to the late Jesse James and Sallie Mae Birdsong.

During her 81 years, Annie touched many lives, and her loving spirit will be remembered always.  She...

Aug 14, 2023

Chester "Chuck" Ray Sargent Jr., 64, of Scott Depot, passed away on August 14, 2023 after a short illness.

Chuck was born on October 22, 1958 to parents Chester "Chuck" and Dolores in Dunbar.  He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1976.  Chuck then went on to work at Federal Express where he retired after 40 years...

Aug 12, 2023

Arthur Glenn Lovejoy, 64, of St. Albans, passed away August 12, 2023 at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

He was born January 4, 1959 in Charleston to the late George "Red" and Josie Lovejoy.

Arthur was a self employed laborer and handyman all of his life.  He could do anything, and...