Obituaries

Sep 19, 2023

On September 19, 2023, the world lost a remarkable soul at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, Jody L. Ball. A beloved son, brother, uncle, father, and an inspirational entrepreneur.  At the youthful age of 50, Jody's untimely passing due to a sudden heart aneurysm has left a profound void in the lives of all who were fortunate to have...

Sep 18, 2023

Connie Renee Zimmerman, 68, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on February 20, 1955 in South Charleston, to the late Raymond and Betty Lore.

Connie was a loving mother, friend and partner. She loved gardening, animals, hot-rodding, and...

Sep 18, 2023

Damona L. Blyskal, 67, of Sissonville passed away peacefully on Monday, September 18, 2023, in Cleveland Clinic after a long illness, with her daughter and sister by her side.

She was born in Charleston on December 2, 1955 to the late Jesse Facemyer and Madelyn Smith.

In addition to her parents, Damona was preceded in...

Sep 16, 2023

Donald Carl Burdette Jr., 60, of Charleston, took the backroad to Heaven on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

He was born on January 25, 1963, in Charleston, to the late Donald Burdette Sr., and Brenda Blaker.

To his wife, Donald was the definition of a loving trophy husband, caring and so loving.  To my children, he...

Sep 14, 2023

Peggy Louise Wolfe, 86, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2023.

Peggy was born to the late Opal and Ocie Wallen on June 17, 1937 in Prenter, WV. She graduated Sherman High School and went on to become a well-loved beautician for many years in Dunbar.

Peggy married John Harold Wolfe, also from Dunbar in...

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.