Obituaries

Dec 20, 2022

Judith "Judy" K. Means, 74, of South Charleston, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

She was a homemaker and a great caregiver and helper to her many neighbors and friends at South Charleston Unity Apartments, where she lived at for several years.

Some of her favorite...

Dec 20, 2022

Everett Natchee Holley, 85, of Dunbar, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 24, 1937 in Charleston, to the late Bert and Marie Holley.

Everett's greatest joy was impersonating Elvis, and he was good at it. He was the youngest and longest surviving...

Dec 19, 2022

Ronda Danielle North was a beautiful 53 years old. She was called to her eternal home on Monday, December 19, 2022.

She was born on January 2, 1969 in Charleston, where she was also raised.

Ronda was a loving free spirit and always got her way.

She will be...

Dec 17, 2022

Hubert Ellis Fulks, 89, of Dunbar, passed away on December 17, 2022 at his daughters home. His heavenly mansion was complete and ready for him to move in with his pocket full of butterscotch candy.

He was a very hard worker and always had a job. He worked for two companies, until he started his...

Dec 11, 2022

Noble O. Foster, 76, of Dunbar went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

Noble was employed by Polk County School Board of Florida and Charleston Dept. Store of WV. He loved hunting, fishing, and telling stories to anyone that would listen. Noble had such an amazing and humorous...

Dec 10, 2022

Alice Kaye Huffman, 74, of St. Albans passed away on December 10, 2022, after a short illness.

She was a retired LPN, specializing in geriatric care. She was employed through several nursing homes throughout her career such as: Arthur B. Hodges, Cedar Ridge, and Americare.

There wasn't a person or cat she...

Dec 7, 2022

Cassandra Kay Lanham-Damron, of Charleston, West Virginia went to her Heavenly home on December 7, 2022 at the age of 55.

She was born in Charleston on July 3, 1968.

Cassandra was a free spirited, strong willed, beautiful woman.  She loved to listen to Kid Rock, and loved going to every yard sale she saw.  ...

Dec 5, 2022

Delano Dean Turley, 86, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022.

He was born on October 19, 1936, in Sod, to the late Cecil and Dorothy Turley.

Delano was a retired semi-truck driver. He loved watching westerns. He a caring person that was well liked...

Dec 4, 2022

James Edward "Bookey" Bryant IV, 62, passed away on December 4, 2022.

He was born on July 29, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents James Edward Bryant II and Kay Frances Bryant. At an early age the family relocated to Charleston, West Virginia.

Bookey was educated in Kanawha County Schools. At...

Dec 2, 2022

Mary A. Roberts, 79, of Nitro, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, December 2, 2022.

She was born on August 1, 1943 to the late Everett and Sylvia Shawver Cadle of Tyler Mountain. Mary was a Christian and lived her life in a way that reflected her love for God.

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Dec 1, 2022

Merita V. "Choochie" Burdette, 91 of Dunbar, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Due to the loving care provided by many individuals, Merita was able to spend her last months and final time at home surrounded by those she loved and by those who loved her.

Merita entered this...

Nov 30, 2022

Kimberly Renee Berry, 63 of Cross Lanes passed away on November 30, 2022.

Kimberly was a house wife, mother and grandmother. She loved watching lifetime movies and find a word puzzles. Kimberly's favorite music artists were Allan Jackson and Justin Moore.

She was preceded in death by her parents Allen and Violet...

Nov 27, 2022

Patty Sue Stone, 86, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

She was born on June 24, 1936, in Red House.

Patty was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Charleston. She retired from West Virginia Board of Education where she worked in the accounting...

Nov 27, 2022

Eva Esther Kinder, 84, of Dunbar, was taken by God peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

She was born on September 9, 1938 in Bemidji, Minnesota, to the late Lawrence and Eva Mahn.

Eva was a loving mother, very strong willed, lived through God and loved her church family....

Nov 26, 2022

Carolyn Sue Moore, 79, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 26, 2022.

She was retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital after many years of service.

She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Ernie Blanche Reese Moore; husband, David Moore; sisters, Wilma Moss and Frances...

Nov 25, 2022

James Vernon Bowen, 87, of Dunbar passed away on November 25, 2022.

James served his country in the US Air Force and was a retired truck driver. He loved to square dance and was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church, Dunbar.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret...

Nov 19, 2022

Anna Marie Blaney Pleasant. 56, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness. She possessed qualities of endurance and resiliency until God called her, his faithful servant, home.

She was born on August 17, 1966 in Charleston, to the late Tyrone and Gloria Blaney.

Nov 18, 2022

Diana Lynn White, 64, of Lugoff, SC, formerly of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2022.

She was born on December 18, 1957 in South Charleston, to the late Delbert and Helen Workman.

Lynn was a graduate of St. Albans High School. She was a long-time...

Nov 18, 2022

Dolores Groves Cross, 87, of Scott Depot, peacefully departed her earthly home on November 18, 2022.

She was a Braxton County native and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Wilsie Groves.

One afternoon in downtown Gassaway, Dolly noticed Bronson Farrell Cross, the town's most eligible bachelor and the most handsome...

Nov 14, 2022

Larry L. Cottrill, 78, of Culloden, WV passed away on November 14, 2022 from congestive heart failure and renal failure.

Larry graduated in 62-63 from Dunbar High School. After graduation he joined the U.S Air Guard, where he served 13 years. Larry worked in all aspects of IT departments for the State Tax Department, State...