Obituaries

Apr 19, 2023

Eva Marie Rice Hundley, 64, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

She was born on February 19, 1959, in Williamson, to the late Susie Rice and Daniel Rice.

Eva was a loving mother, nana, sister and friend. She was loved by many and will...

Apr 18, 2023

Wanda Martin Hall Graham, 82, of Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Born on June 13, 1940 in Charleston, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Louise Martin.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to so many.

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Apr 16, 2023

Elizabeth Ann O'Leary, 19, passed away on April 16, 2023.

Elizabeth was born March 25, 2004, in Charleston, and was a life-long resident of Nitro. Academically talented from a very young age, she was a 2022 graduate of Nitro High School where she stood out as Salutatorian and second in her class. She was a...

Apr 12, 2023

Delmar Ray Withrow, 77, of Dunbar, fell asleep into the arms of the Lord on April 12, 2023.

Delmar and his wife were saved and baptized together at Raymond City Community Church. They later became members of Dunbar Mountain Mission and were surrounded by a loving church family. He always said his family was his...

Apr 12, 2023

Cheryl Garnes, of Dunbar, went home to be with our savior on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 after a chronic illness.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. Cheryl was a dedicated member of Rebecca Chapel Church in Dunbar. She was very involved in caregiving and received a Jefferson award for outstanding...

Apr 10, 2023

LTC Thomas A. Marks (Ret) US Army, 84, of Cross Lanes, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023.

He was born on March 29, 1939 at home in Charleston to the late Isaac Thayer Marks and Zella Marie Keffer Marks.

Tom graduated from Charleston High School in 1957 and went on...

Apr 9, 2023

Pastor Betty Jeane Chrest, died on April 9, 2023 at home after a short illness, surrounded by her family.

Born July 29, 1949 in Huntington to Fran Brown. Her birth name was Sandra Kay Brown. She was adopted by John and Mary Bailes and was given the name Mary Jeane Bailes. After Mary Bailes passed,...

Apr 9, 2023

Gary Allen Nipps, 76, of Dunbar took his last breathe on April 9, 2023.

He graduated from Dunbar High School in 1965 and was a carpenter for Carpenters Local Union 1207. In retirement he and Pat enjoyed camping in their camper with their camping group. He also enjoyed his grandsons baseball games. He spent his...

Apr 9, 2023

Gertrude Tolley Casto, 99, of Anderson, SC, died Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her residence.

Born May 26, 1923 in Belgrove (Jackson County), she was the daughter of the late daughter of the late Gird McDonald Tolley Sr. and Birdie Coon Tolley. She was a graduate of Union District High School School in Dunbar...

Apr 8, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Walker Harrison, 76, of Nitro, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

She was born on September 24, 1946 in Charleston to the late Orville and Betty Walker.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Nikki Fox of Nitro,...

Apr 8, 2023

Penny Barnett, 57, of Fayetteville, formerly of Kanawha City, gained her angel wings on April 8, 2023 after a long illness.

Penny was born on March 16, 1966,. She was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School in 1984. She attended Refuge Gospel Tabernacle and enjoyed spending time with her family. Penny enjoyed arts and...

Apr 5, 2023

Sheila Skaggs, 71, of Dunbar, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Hubbard Hospice House following a long illness.

She was born on September 23, 1951, the daughter of Randolph and Pauline Skaggs.

She was a lifelong resident of the Dunbar area and was a 1969 graduate of Dunbar High School....

Apr 3, 2023

Audrey "Granny" Beatrice Taylor Shrewsbury, 76, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023.

She was born on April 13, 1946 to the late Veatrice "Big Jim" Buela and Woodrow Wilson Taylor.

She was a devoted Christian all her life and is now dancing in...

Apr 2, 2023

Olga Irene White Williams, 86, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2023 after suffering from Alzheimer's.

She was born on October 31, 1936 in Charleston, to the late Rex and Florence White.

Olga was dedicated Christian who loved the Lord and is rejoicing with him...

Apr 1, 2023

Roger Lee Cook, 50 of Dunbar went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his father, John F. Cook; grandparents John and Arbutus Wolfe.

Roger is survived by his wife, Melissa Cook; children, Christopher Cook, Brittany Cook, Brandon Cook, and Jordan Cook;...

Mar 31, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Parsons 82, of Dunbar, died on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Pat was a crime show aficionado, and a story teller extraordinaire, delighting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with characters like Wanda Whoopalini, and the little girl who rode her duck to church. She loved her dog, Oliver, and made us promise to not mistreat...

Mar 29, 2023

Michael Leonard Estes, 72, of Charleston, departed this life on March 29, 2023.

He was born February 4, 1951 in Charleston, to the late Warren and Claudia M. Estes.

Michael was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and was known for the best dresser wearing three piece suits to class everyday....

Mar 29, 2023

John Cox, 61, of Dunbar, died on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

He was born on June 9, 1961 in Charleston, to the late Martin and Noriene Elizabeth Cox of Dunbar.

John was a life member in perpetuity of the Springfield Lodge No. 217 Ancient Free and Accepted Mason in Springfield, VA. He...

Mar 25, 2023

Kelly Michelle Evans Martin, age 60, died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at her Virginia Beach, Virginia home.

Kelly was born into a loving, intimate family on August 5, 1962 in Charleston, West Virginia. She was the first daughter born to Robert F. and Sandra Davis Evans. She grew up in the nurturing community affectionately known...

Mar 25, 2023

Dennis "Oonch" Agosti, 65, of Cross Lanes, gained his wings on March 25, 2023, unexpectedly passing at home peacefully surrounded by family.

He was born April 11, 1957 in Charleston to the late Frank Agosti and Catherine Thomas.

He was a loving brother, uncle, cousin, son, and friend to many. Oonch enjoyed...