Obituaries

Mar 4, 2023

Pamela Lee "Pam" Haas, 71 of St. Albans, entered the pearly gates of Heaven on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

She was born on February 18, 1952, in Charleston, to the late Cecil Dent and Betty Pauley.

One of Pam's many focuses in life was devoted to working hard and playing even harder....

Feb 27, 2023

Norma Jean Jones, 88, of Charleston transitioned from her life on Monday, February 27, 2023.

She passed away peacefully while living with her daughter, Valencia in Dunbar. She was one of eight siblings born to the late Sandy Sr. and Ada Leftwich.

She graduated from Garnet High School in 1953. After her...

Feb 23, 2023

John William Schuman, 88 of Cross Lanes went to be with the Lord Feb. 23.

He was an Army Veteran,  Christian, member of the Gideons and Masonry Contractor.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Isabell; and son, Johnny Wayne.

John is survived by his second wife, ...

Feb 23, 2023

Ella M. Rogers, 73, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

She was born on January 7, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York.

She leaves to join her parents, James Rogers and Theresa E. DeSarno Rogers; her only brother, Dee; four sisters, Theresa, Roberina, Irena, Rome; but most of all her...

Feb 22, 2023

Roger Marvin Echols Sr., 82, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023.

Roger worked at Union Carbide and Rhone Poulenc for nearly 30 years, before retiring in 1997. He was a proud member of the Masonic Temple 152, Eastern Star, the Shriners and former Dunbar city councilman.

He is preceded...

Feb 21, 2023

Morris "Bob" Chase Greene, 63, of Charleston, West Virginia departed this life on February 21, 2023.

He was born September 5, 1959 in Portsmouth, OH to Teresa Johnson and the late John Greene.

Morris was a graduate of South Charleston High School and received various certifications in the environmental restoration field. He...

Feb 20, 2023

William Kerry Jordan 60, of Detroit, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

He was affectionately known as Kerry and was born on August 12, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York to William Jordan and Paza Medley.

Kerry attended Detroit Public School at an early age and graduated from Stonewall High School in...

Feb 19, 2023

John Eubanks Nuckles II, 65, of Charleston, left this earth on February 19, 2023 after a sudden illness.

He was born May 4, 1957 to the late Lorane "LC" and Dana Belle Nuckles of Quincy.

He was a retired/disabled lineman for Appalachian Power Company.

"Big John" loved to sing...

Feb 17, 2023

Patricia "Penny" Gale Blizzard, 79, of Nitro passed away on February 17, 2023 after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oren and Laura Cawthon; son, Larry Jr. "Bubby"; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Blizzard; and best friend, Sue Davis.

Penny is survived by her husband, Patrick Wood Blizzard; sons, Jeffrey...

Feb 10, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Fox, 83, of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Stonerise in Charleston after a long illness.

He was born in Quinwood on March 10, 1939, to the late Homer and Ethel Fox.

Kenny was a proud firefighter with the South Charleston Fire Department and retired...

Feb 9, 2023

Marlin D. Cook, 92, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

He was born on February 18, 1930, in South Charleston, to the late Charles and Mamie Cook.

Marlin was a member of Masonic Lodge #159. He retired from FMC after 38 years of...

Feb 8, 2023

Sidney Edward Frye, 88, of Charleston, WV passed away on February 8, 2023 after a short illness.

He was born on January 18, 1935 to Charles and Nola Frye in Logan County.

After graduating from Charleston High School in 1954 Sidney went to work for Matthews Printing Company before starting a career...

Feb 8, 2023

Michael "Mike" Beavers passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

He was born in Huntington, grew up in Charleston, and was a long-time resident of Dunbar. Mike was a graduate of George Washington High School and retired from a long career with Verizon (formerly Bell Atlantic and C&P Telephone Company).

Mike was...

Feb 4, 2023

Linda Carol Fisher, 69, passed away on February 4, 2023 surrounded by her family at Hubbard Hospice House.

She was born on June 13, 1953 to the late Glennis and Ellen Fields.

Linda loved to cook for her family. Anyone that knew her knew they would not leave her house hungry. Every...

Feb 3, 2023

Amber Kirby, 30, of South Charleston, passed away on February 3, 2023 at the Hubbard House House, Charleston.

She was a loving daughter, mother, fiancé, and dear friend to many.

Amber worked at CAMC Hospital for many years. Upon leaving employment she was an anesthesia tech in surgery at the General Division....

Jan 29, 2023

Sonia Gaviola (née Armstrong), 64, of Dunbar, passed away on January 29, 2023 at the Arthur B. Hodges Center after a long illness.

Sonia was born on July 28, 1958 to the late John Armstrong and Faith Armstrong (née Boggess).

She graduated from Dunbar High School in the class of 1976 and...

Jan 27, 2023

Ayisha Renee Spriggs, 32, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2023.

She was born on January 17, 1991, to Eugene Spriggs Sr. and Dawn Williams.

She attended school in Charlotte, NC, before moving to West Virginia where she graduated from South Charleston High School in 2009....

Jan 26, 2023

Brenda Kay Hodge, 77, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

She was born on April 26, 1945 in Hinton, to the late Paul and Agnes Lily.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Hodge I, and her...

Jan 24, 2023

Phyllis Jean Cunningham entered Heaven's Gates on January 24, 2023.

She was born on February 29, 1940, at Diamond.

Phyllis was a graduate of Charleston High School and a 52 year resident of Putnam County. She attended Emma Chapel United Methodist Church for 40 plus years, then attended Lone Oak Church of...

Jan 24, 2023

Teresa Carte, 55, of St. Albans, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She is now at peace with the Lord, her mom and sister.

Teresa was a caregiver throughout her life taking care of the elderly and loved comforting them. She was a true friend to many and loved...