Obituaries

Jan 22, 2023

Clara "Judy" Stover Pauley, 79, of Dunbar, went to Heaven on Sunday afternoon, January 22, 2023 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and Parkersburg Community College to become a passionate nurse. She spent her life devoted to others. During her time at CAMC Women's and Children's she worked in...

Jan 22, 2023

David Ray Wileman, 44, of Saint Albans went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023 after a long illness.

David loved hunting, fishing, and the Pittsburgh Steelers; though he never made it to a game. David and his wife, Lori made it a ritual to go fishing together and to watch Monday...

Jan 18, 2023

Elizabeth Vyrene Davis was born on March 28, 1930, being the eighth child to Elizabeth Coleman and Alexander Perkins. Elizabeth lived a full life of 92 years and peacefully passed away on January 18, 2023.

Elizabeth married the late Douglas Davis on September 10, 1946. Within the next few years they started their family, and...

Jan 18, 2023

Reverend Donald L. Pauley II, 69, of South Charleston, entered into the arms of his Lord on January 18, 2023, at Hubbard Hospice House.

He was born on October 19, 1953, in South Charleston, to the late Donald L. and Barbara Legg Pauley.

Don was a 1971 graduate of George Washington High...

Jan 18, 2023

Jerald "Jerry" Burnell Burns, 75, of Charleston, passed away on January 18, 2023 of a long illness.

He was born on July 13, 1947 to the late Andrew and Cereda Allen Burns.

Jerald graduated from Charleston High School in 1966, and he served in the United Sates Army. He is an Alumni...

Jan 16, 2023

Sally Mildred Alig, 88, of Saint Albans, passed away in her home on Monday, January 16, 2023 surrounded by family.

She was born in Wheeling, WV, March 25, 1934, to the late Leonard and Mary Virginia (Paulus) Kuntz.

Sally was married to her husband James V. Alig on January 26, 1957. They...

Jan 16, 2023

William E. Davis, 67, of Dunbar passed away on January 16, 2023 from a sudden illness.

Bill was a Mason and a member of the Ripley Lodge #16 AF&AM.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Peggy Davis; sister, Missy Davis; godson, Bailey Withrow.

Bill is...

Jan 15, 2023

Julius A. Gardner, Jr., 54, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He died unexpectedly.

Jr., as he was known to everyone, graduated from Dunbar High School. He was a former employee of Walmart, but was currently working for GoMart. He had served in the Naval Reserves from 1989...

Jan 14, 2023

Brenda Joyce Scarberry Edwards, 79, a long-time resident of Plainfield, IN, passed on January 14, 2023 in Charleston WV, after several months of a lengthy illness.

She was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Lucy Scarberry of Spring Hill, WV, and the loving wife of the late Herbert "Herbie" Edwards. Brenda was the baby...

Jan 14, 2023

Daniel M. "Pru" Pruden, 67, passed away on January 14, 2023 , at his home in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Daniel graduated proudly from Dunbar High School in 1974. He then attended Glenville State University, where he played basketball. He went on to work for many years at the Dunbar Children's Shelter, where he met...

Jan 12, 2023

Donald Walls Jr., 83 of Winfield, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2023 after a prolonged illness.

Donnie graduated from Elkview High School after which he went to work at West Virginia American Water Company where he worked for over forty years. Donnie had a passion for working in his yard....

Jan 11, 2023

Peter James Carter, 77, of South Charleston went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

He was born on October 7, 1945, in Fayette County, to the late Maryland Carter Mosley.

Peter was a high-pressure welder and mechanic at John Amos Power Plant for 35 years. He enjoyed...

Jan 11, 2023

Anna Bowles, 84, of Dunbar passed away on January 11, 2023.

She worked as a nurse at McMillion and CAMC Hospital for 38 years and was a member of Dunbar Church of the Nazarene. She loved her Lord and her family with all her heart.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 10, 2023

Ardith Maxine McCown Tackett Williams of Tyler Mountain was born June 18, 1930 in a four room house beside L M McCown and Son on Tyler Mountain.

She entered her eternal home on January 10, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer where her body and mind were made whole again and she saw her...

Jan 9, 2023

Kevin Eugene Morris, 42 of St. Albans, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2023, surrounded by friends and family.

He was born in Charleston on February 5, 1980, the son of Karen and Tenny Morris.

Kevin was graduate of St. Albans High School.

Kevin was diagnosed with static fibrosis...

Jan 8, 2023

Javan Ari Sanders, 36, of Charleston died suddenly on January, 8, 2023.

Though his light will never be completely extinguished, Javan continues to shine through his babies, the lights of his life, Lariyah (12), Nyaira (9), Caelan (7), Audrielle, (5) and Elona (4).

Because Javan defined family as so much more than...

Jan 7, 2023

Charlotte Ann Allen-Suck, of Dunbar, passed away on January 7, 2023.

She was born on March 29, 1941 to the late Lawerence and Dora Allen.

Charlotte was a retired LPN from CAMC at General division.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ronnie...

Jan 7, 2023

Michael S. "Bullie" Meadows, 45 of Charleston, departed peacefully on January 7, 2023 at CAMC General Hospital.

He fought hard through this pain everyday for the past 12 years, and his body was just simply tired from his dialysis and multiple heart and health issues.

Mike graduated from Capital High School where...

Jan 6, 2023

Patricia Mace Skeens (AKA John), went home to be with her Lord on January 6, 2023.

The sky will be a little bluer, the sun will shine more brightly and Heaven is rejoicing with her presence.

She was born August 15, 1968 to the late Thomas Redo Mace and Betty Lou Mace...

Jan 4, 2023

Shirley Armstead, 66, died on January 4, 2022 in Charleston.

She was born June 3, 1956 in Mullens, to Thelma Brown Cook and raised by Alma Fralin.

Shirley graduated from Beckley Community College and retired as a clerk with the State of West Virginia Workers Compensation Division.

She was...