Obituaries

Jul 18, 2023

Martha Lea Harrington, 90, of Nitro, West Virginia died on July 18, 2023.

She attended Charleston High School, and graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology where she earned a degree in Dental Hygiene. Martha was dedicated to her profession, and worked as a hygienist in various offices, before retiring ten years ago.

Martha's was...

Jul 17, 2023

Flora Mae Vance, 70, of Cross Lanes, gained her wings on Monday, July 17, 2023.

She was born on October 1, 1952 in Seth, to the late William and Tina Roach.

Flora was a very caring and loving person who loved her husband and family more than life. She and her husband were very active...

Jul 15, 2023

Carolyn Sue Spradling, 88, passed way surrounded by her family on July 15, 2023 in Charleston after a long battle with dementia.

She was born on November 29, 1934 in Terra Alta, to the late John and Helen King.

Carolyn graduated from Dunbar High School and went on to marry James C. Spradling. They had...

Jul 15, 2023

Jack Lee Bays, 80, of  Charleston, West Virginia passed away on July 15, 2023.

He was born on February 6, 1943 to the late Beverly and Violet Bays. Jack enjoyed making things, family vacations, and working in the yard.  He will be missed very much.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death...

Jul 14, 2023

Lynda Withrow Ahmad, 59, of Charleston, WV went home to be the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2023

She was born on December 7, 1964, in Charleston to Kermit Withrow,  and the late Leona Withrow.

Lynda worked for the state of WV.  She was a God-fearing, hard working, patriotic person who loved her family, and...

Jul 13, 2023

Sherry Ellen Guthrie, 70, of Dunbar passed away July 13, 2023 at her home.

Sherry was born November 15, 1952 to the late Earl M. and Ella Marie Guthrie.

She was a lifelong resident of Dunbar, and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

A graveside service will be held at...

Jul 9, 2023

Darren Stevens, 52, of Charleston, West Virginia passed away on July 9, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July16, at Ohio Street Church of God, South Charleston, WV at 4919 Ohio Street, with Pastor Rick Tobia officiating.

Arrangements are in the care of Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.

Jul 7, 2023

Jeremy Michael Lloyd, 48, of South Charleston, formerly of St. Albans went to his heavenly home on Friday, July 7, 2023.

He was born August 1, 1974 in Charleston to Ellen Lloyd Hensley, and the late Gary E. Lloyd. Jeremy previously worked for Gutter Pro, 1st Security, and several construction companies. He was an avid nature lover,...

Jul 4, 2023

Claude F. Wilson, 89 of Charleston, West Virginia passed away after a prolonged illness on July 4, 2023.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  Claude retired from Libby Owens Ford Glass Company.

Claude was preceded in death by his parents, James "Jay" Wilson and "Beulah" Wilson, and his sister Julia "Judy"...

Jul 3, 2023

Gary Stephen Harpold, 72, of South Charleston, West Virginia passed away suddenly July 3, 2023.

Originally from Dunbar, Steve moved to Florida in 1985 where he lived for more than 30 years. He worked in retail management, and eventually retired from Sears. In 2016, Steve returned to West Virginia to be with his family.  He loved the...

Jun 24, 2023

Brenda Violet Dunlap, 80, of Charleston, passed away at home on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

She was born on May 1, 1943 in Dry Creek to the late Lawrence and Gay Davis.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Dunlap; and her sister, Barbara Dean.

Brenda...

Jun 23, 2023

Harley Justin Kowalski, 33, left this world to be with loved ones lost along the way on Friday, June 23, 2023.

The sun rose and the world welcomed Harley on October 6, 1989, that day the world became a little brighter. He was a lover of all kinds of music, enjoyed to cook, and was a hard...

Jun 19, 2023

Donald Lee Painter, 91 of Given, WV entered his Heavenly home on Monday, June 19, 2023.

He was born on June 25, 1931 in Dunbar.  Donald was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa. He dearly loved his family and was a wonderful Christian example to all.

He was a retired electrical contractor and owner...

Jun 17, 2023

Mr. Roger Lanham of Smithfield, NC formerly of Winfield, WV passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 17, 2023 while visiting friends in WV.

Roger was a professional truck driver for over 40 years, most of those years were with Overnite Transportation Company/UPS Freight.

Roger was preceded in death by his daughter, Merri Assunta Lanham, and...

Jun 16, 2023

Lewis Allen Lane, 87, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2023.

Lewis was born on October 12, 1935 to the late William L and Lola M Lane of Harmony, WV.

Lewis retired from KRT as a bus driver. He also worked for Pony Express as a delivery driver.

Jun 15, 2023

Colonel Eldridge Robert "Bob" Casto, Jr., 89, of Cross Lanes, passed away June 15th at Hubbard Hospice House West, after a short illness, with his son and daughter by his side.

He was a 1952 graduate of Dunbar High School and West Virginia State College.  He was a retired accountant from Union Carbide, and then started a...

Jun 9, 2023

Mr. Edison Casto, 82, of Hurricane WV (formerly of Dunbar) passed away on June 9, 2023 after an extended illness.

Edison was born October 24, 1940.  He graduated from Dunbar High School and WV State College.  Edison was Veteran in the US Army, serving in Japan.  He was retired from Columbia Natural Resources after serving as Director...

Jun 6, 2023

Gwena "Snookie" Kay Riley of Dunbar, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the age of 87.

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School, and was a beloved, lifelong member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.  She retired from BB&T Carson Insurance Agency.

Snookie was preceded in death by the love of her...

Jun 4, 2023

Carol Mozell Spencer passed away on Sunday, June 4 2023 in Charleston, WV, while under hospice care after a long illness.

She was born on June 25, 1948, in Williamsburg, Virginia to the lateThomas Oliver Taylor and Virgie Luana Taylor.  Carol was the youngest daughter of the family raised in Tazewell County, Virginia, and West Dunbar, West...

Jun 3, 2023

Talisa Ann Fox Brunette went  home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 3, 2023 after a short illness, and a long successful bout with cancer.

Talisa was born April 30, 1961 to the late Freda and Kenny Fox.  She attended South Charleston High School, and earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from Marshall University.  She...