Obituaries

Jun 3, 2023

Alice Marie Hartwell, 85, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 3, 2023.

She was born on March 5, 1938 in Quincy, to the late Simon and Evelyn Green.

Alice was a LPN at Staats Hospital in Charleston for 15 years and then was a psychiatric nurse at Highland...

Jun 2, 2023

Sharon Lynn Hudson, 63, of Sissonville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2023.

She was born October 20, 1959 in Charleston, to Wilbur and Sylvia Taylor Cavender.

Sharon was a loving wife and mother to not only her own children, but to countless others.  A dedicated and passionate troop leader...

May 30, 2023

Harry Robert Hinney, 73, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, after a short battle with lung cancer.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA to Harry Aldwin Hinney and Catherine Theresa (Lux) Hinney.

Trained as a chemist, Harry graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Synthetic...

May 29, 2023

Richard Honaker, 77, of Dunbar passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023.

He was the son of the late Red and Margaret Honaker.

Richard was always ready to jump in the car for a ride.  He also loved passing time talking with his nephew Matt, and walking to his brother Clayton's house. One of Richard's...

May 29, 2023

Jack Weston Pierce, Jr., 77 of St. Albans passed away on May 29, 2023.

Jack was a gifted and elite musician, but humble to the core and focused on others.  For nearly 50 years, he invested in the lives of thousands of students.  Jack was a Director and Organist at First Christian Church, Choral Director in the...

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...