Obituaries

May 24, 2023

Karl Stewart, previously known as Tommy or Kool by his friends, 64, of South Charleston passed away on May 24, 2023.

He was born on October 2, 1958 to the late Eugene D. and Lucy E. Stewart at Thomas Memorial Hospital, South Charleston.  He married Amy Marie Givens on February 14, 1980.  The couple had two children,...

May 20, 2023

Thomas "Cooter" Lawerance Green IV, 43, of Dunbar passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

He was born on February 10, 1980, in Charleston to the late Thomas Lawerance Green III and Karen "Bunny" Elaine Green.  He graduated from South Charleston High School in 1999.

He was a devoted husband, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend...

May 19, 2023

G. JoAnne Smith, 92, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 19, 2023.

She was born on June 16, 1930 to the late Robert Bird and Lillian Bird of Clendenin.

JoAnn was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and her favorite activities were being in church and fishing on the pier...

May 18, 2023

Brenda Lou Bailey, 73, of South Charleston, went to be the Lord on Friday, May 18, 2023.

Brenda was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.  She never met a stranger, and was friends with everyone. She was famous for her peanut butter fudge which was always requested by family and friends who...

May 18, 2023

Richard Leon "Butch" Davison, of Charleston, West Virginia was called home to be with the Lord after a battle with a long term illness on May 18, 2023 at the age of 76.

Richard was born in the Bronx, New York on November 8, 1946 to Juanita Lewis and Earnest Davison.  He was the oldest of two...

May 18, 2023

Titus I. "Jimmy" Thomas, Jr., gained his heavenly wings on May 18, 2023, in CAMC Hospice House after a long illness.

He was born July 4, 1936, to the late James T. and Isabell Barnette-Thomas in Charleston, where he was educated in Kanawha County Public Schools.

Titus was employed by the Office Service of the...

May 15, 2023

Herman Eugene "Gene" Westfall, 59, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 15, 2023.

He was born January 16, 1964 in South Charleston.

Herman was a Mama's boy, he loved his family and the outdoors. He loved fishing and camping with his family, and was big...

May 13, 2023

Audra Virginia Wyatt, 84, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

She was born on November 9, 1938, in Roane County, to the late Forrest and Maymie Jones.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Lewis Clifton Wyatt; sister, Margaret Ann Jones;...

May 12, 2023

Yvonne Morris, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and educator passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023, at the age of 87.

Born to Edward Brice and Harriet Ables, Yvonne was a livelong resident of Charleston, West Virginia.

Yvonne was a dedicated educator earning her master's degree in education. She taught at Point...

May 11, 2023

Joan A. Houston, 85, of Winfield, formerly of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

She was born on November 3, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Manford and Madeline Seigler.

Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Also a long time resident...

May 10, 2023

Janet Kay Barker, 72, of Sissonville passed away on May 10, 2023.

She was born the daughter of the late Clyde and Eunice Virginia Barker on February 11, 1951

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Raymond and James.

Kay as we called...

May 7, 2023

Mildred M. "Midge" Beaver, of Tyler Mountain went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2023, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 20, 1927, in Tyler Mountain to the late Orion and Nellie Francisco.

She was employed by Columbia Gas, Dunbar Body...

May 5, 2023

Carol Jean Coleman, 71. of Dunbar, departed this life and stepped into Heaven's gates on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Carol graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1970. She was a true West Side girl at heart. She walked everywhere in Charleston. She had more miles on her feet than some vehicles. She grew up...

May 4, 2023

Mildred Jane Crawford died on May 4,2023 at her home in Charleston, with her daughter, grandchildren, siblings and mother at her bedside.

She was born on May 23, 1961 in Oak Hill to James Crawford, who preceded her in death and mother, Emma Sue Samuel.

Millie leaves behind her only child, Latasha...

May 3, 2023

Edna Covert Chambers, 98, of Charleston passed away on May 3, 2023 at her home.

She was born in Tyler Mountain on July 2, 1924. Edna was a member of Dunbar Church of Christ.

Edna was the last surviving of 10 siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy...

Apr 23, 2023

Lowell George Willis Jr., 49, of Charleston, departed this life to be with our Heavenly Father on April 23, 2023.

He was born on August 26, 1973 to Delores Hancock as the 2nd of five children.

"Jr" as everyone knew him was a lover of fishing, working on cars, spending time with...

Apr 22, 2023

Barbara D. Palmer'a family is saddened by her death on April 22, 2022.

Born in Montgomery, WV in 1937, she grew to become a very generous, caring person whom many called friend. When she was a 15-year-old high school senior, her friends often teased her saying "you may be smart but we can drive." She...

Apr 21, 2023

Harley Grogan Godbey Jr., 92, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House West in South Charleston.

Grogan was born on March 4, 1931 in Charleston, to the late H.G. Godbey Sr., and Ruth Littlepage Godbey. He was retired from Kaiser Aluminum in Ravenswood....

Apr 20, 2023

Gladys Jean McCallister, 80, of St. Albans passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

She was born April 18, 1943, in Beckley, to the late John and Beulah Frazier.

Gladys was given the nickname Mean Jean the Dancing Machine. She work for Superior Windows for many years. Gladys had a fun loving...

Apr 20, 2023

Clarence Phillip Berry, 63, of Cross Lanes passed away at his daughters home on April 20, 2023.

He loved talking on his cell phone for hours and washing his car.

He was preceded in by his parents, Charles and Gail Berry; his wife, Kimberly who passed away four months prior; 3 sisters,...