Obituaries

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...

Aug 11, 2023

Nancy Ann (Walker) White, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023.  Nancy passed away at Hubbard Hospice West, located at WVU-Thomas Hospital in South Charleston, after a long illness.

Nancy was raised in Dunbar by her parents, the late Elbert and Electa Walker.  She graduated from Dunbar High School in 1964...

Aug 11, 2023

Richard Lee Westfall, 87, of Dunbar, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2023.

His life began on June 4, 1936, when he was born at the Union Mission in Charleston, and was blessed to be quickly adopted by a loving family.

Richard graduated from Poca High School, proudly served as...

Aug 10, 2023

Thomas G. Romine Sr., 77, of Dunbar, formerly of Charleston, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023.

He was born on October 1, 1945 in Charleston to the late Warren and Virginia Walker Romine.

Thomas was a member of the American Legion after serving six years in the Army.  After 25 years of service, he retired...

Aug 9, 2023

John Kaline Morris, 62, of Charleston, West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

Celebrating the life of the Woo Legend, John Kaline Morris was born on September 9, 1960 to the late John Walden and Florence Morris.

John was educated in the Kanawha County School system. He enjoyed...

Aug 9, 2023

Georgiana "Gee" Virginia Faucett, 58, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

Gee, born in Charleston on July 7, 1965, was the youngest of nine children born to the late Charles and Mamie Faucett.  At a young age she and her family moved to New York where she graduated from Roosevelt Jr/Sr High...

Aug 7, 2023

Robert G. Harper, Jr., 52, of Cross Lanes,West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023.

He was born on November 4, 1970 in Charleston to the late Robert Harper, Sr. and Carolyn Reese.

Robert had many things in his life that he was passionate about, above all was his...

Aug 2, 2023

Harry William Thomas, 75, of Charleston, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

He was born in Charleston, on March 10, 1948 to the late James Titus and Isabelle Thomas.

Harry was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Fitzpatrick, Wanda Davis, Joan Green, Nancy Mosley, Julia Thomas, and Beulah Stevens; and brothers, Robert, Bernie, Terry,...

Aug 2, 2023

While surrounded by family, Marion Elizabeth Boggess, 93, of Cross Lanes, stepped into Glory on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

Marion attended Perrow Church for many years, and Maranatha Fellowship in her latter years.  The most important part of her life was her relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Her family was her greatest joy, and...

Aug 2, 2023

Michael Botkins, Sr., 66, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.

He was born on August 27, 1956 to the late Glenn Botkins and Shirley Botkins Massey.

Michael is survived by son, Michael Botkins, Jr; sister, Christine Cunningham; nephews, Eddie Bailey, and David and Rick Botkins; niece, Kelly...

Aug 1, 2023

Maria Therese Sisco, 67, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

She was born on June 15,1956 in Charleston, to the late David Sisco and Barbara Ferguson Hill.  Maria is a 1974 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School where she was a majorette and cheerleader.  She then went on to...

Jul 31, 2023

Priscilla Hopkins, 64, departed this life July 31, 2023 in Charleston, West Virginia.

She was born May 3, 1959 to the late Lawerence and Geraldine Edwards.

Priscilla was married to the late Ronald Hopkins Sr., and were together 44 years. She spent much of her life in Yonkers, NY, she was a pillar of society...

Jul 25, 2023

James Ray Cantley, 49, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023.

He was born on August 24, 1973.

James was a graduate of Sissonville High School, and was a talented carpenter who loved to work construction jobs.  He would do anything to help anyone, and would give the shirt off...

Jul 24, 2023

Marlene Stalcup Vaughan, 90, of Hemet, California passed away on July 24, 2023.

She was born on June 7, 1933 to the late Lincoln Elmer Stalcup and Mary Dena Baute Stalcup in Blair, West Virginia.

After graduating high school, Marlene worked for GTE for over 30 years until retiring in 1986.  She loved to travel,...

Jul 22, 2023

Larry Richard Hill, 61, of Dunbar, West Virginia passed away July 22, 2023 after battling multiple health issues.

He was born August 21, 1961 to Elvin Amos Hill and Sally Vera Hill in Charleston.

Before becoming disabled, Larry was a mechanic, and loved working on cars.

He weathered storms most people could not...

Jul 22, 2023

Larry "Weezy" Wayne Means, 54, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

He was born on June 25, 1969, in South Charleston, to the late Thomas Means and Mary Williams Means.

Larry loved to hunt, fish, and he loved his family dearly. He will be greatly missed by...