Obituaries

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,...

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;...