Obituaries

Nov 14, 2022

Joshua Andrew Westfall, 27, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord and his mother Tammy on November 14, 2022.

Josh was born to Jeff and Tammy Westfall of Charleston.

Josh was always the light in the room and had a contagious laugh. He was a very proud brother to Kris...

Nov 13, 2022

Thomas "Tommie" Edward Baxter, Jr., 50 of Dunbar, WV fought his last earthly battle on November 13, 2022 at home with his family.

Tommie was born October 20, 1972 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas Sr. and Jaqueline Baxter; who also precede him in death. Tommie loved his wife and children very much. He was a...

Nov 11, 2022

Jerry Marvin "Mark" Lawrence II , 62, of Charleston passed away November 11, 2022 of a short illness. He was born on January 21, 1960 in Charleston to Jerry M. Lawrence and Patricia Lawrence.

Mark was was very skilled and in his younger years he was employed by Copen Heating and Air, as well as...

Nov 8, 2022

Susanne Taylor, 72, of Dunbar passed away on November 8, 2022.

She worked as a rehab counselor in the Kanawha valley for many years. She was a veteran of the US Air Force and a member of Dunbar United Methodist Church.

Susanne enjoyed all the state of WV has to offer and spent much of...

Nov 7, 2022

Shirley Jean Jarrett, 75, of St. Albans entered into peace on November 7, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, David Jarrett; parents, Ben and Madeline Stephenson; brother, Benjamin Stephenson; and sister, Sharon Knight Gill.

Shirley is survived by her children, Terry (Diana), Debbie, and Todd...

Nov 7, 2022

Richard Earl McDaniel, 67, joined his loved ones in Heaven on Monday, November 7, 2022.

He was born in Charleston, on June 9, 1955, but lived most of his life as a proud citizen of Dunbar. He was the youngest son of the late Everett H. McDaniel and Pearl Ingram- McDaniel Anderson.

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Nov 5, 2022

Letitia Monique Powell, affectionately known as Tisha, 44, of Charleston, West Virginia departed this life surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 5, 2022.

She was born on May 30, 1978 to Antoinette Maxwell and James Powell in New Jersey.

Letitia was preceded in death by her father, James Powell, and brother, Gerald Maxwell.

Nov 2, 2022

Thomas Coleman Allen Sr., 94, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

He was born on November 6, 1927 in Widen, to the late Major and Lora Allen.

Tom was a hard working and dedicated father, he loved his family and loved children. He will...

Oct 31, 2022

Christina Clark-Larch, 43, of South Charleston, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, after a short illness.

She was born on March 21, 1979 in Lewisburg.

Chrissy loved camping, fishing, and music, but most of all she loved her family. She attended the Mt. Tabor Church of God.

She...

Oct 29, 2022

Harry Norman Pannell, 83, of Charleston, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

He was born on November 1, 1939, to Robert and Nellie May Carter Pannell.

Harry grew up on Wertz Ave and went to Kanawha County schools. From there he went on to work for the Charleston...

Oct 24, 2022

Gloria Jean Hamilton Kirk, 76, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House at CAMC.

She retired from First Choice Health Systems as their administrative assistant and office manager. She enjoyed spending time with her family, watching her beloved Mountaineers, camping (which she loved), and...

Oct 22, 2022

Wilma Jean Lambert Smith, 89, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

She was born on February 11, 1933 in Dunbar, to the late Jack and Julia Goad.

Wilma was a long standing member of the Dunbar Woman's Club, Dunbar Athletics Boosters and volunteered at St. Francis Hospital for many...

Oct 21, 2022

George William "Johnny" "Pawpaw" Hitt, 94, of Dunbar, left his earthly body and the family who cherished him to join his Savior and his beloved wife, Peggy Stover Hitt, in heaven on Friday, October 21, 2022.

He was born on November 14, 1927 in Norfolk, VA to the late Edwin and Georgia Hitt.

Oct 18, 2022

Richard O. Spencer, 94, of Charleston passed away on October 18, 2022.

He was born on April 25, 1928 in Charleston, to Emet Spencer and Belva Wines Spencer. He was a 1945 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School, as well as a 1973 Magnum Cue Laude graduate of WV State University. He began his work...

Oct 18, 2022

Charles "Rusty" Harmon, 52, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

He was born on April 30, 1970 in Charleston, to Red Harmon and Barbara Barnett.

Rusty grew up at the North Charleston ball field from little league through senior league baseball. He was also...

Oct 18, 2022

Patricia (Patsy) Ann Clark, 68 of Spring Hill, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and the love of her life on Tuesday October 18, 2022.

She was born on November 1, 1953 in South Charleston, to Charles and Marceline Roberts.

Patsy was the household engineer and the matriarch of...

Oct 14, 2022

Nona Lynn Swagger-Orem, 58 of Dunbar departed for Heaven on October 14, 2022.

She was born on December 14, 1963 to John Swagger (Brenda) of Sykesville, Maryland and the late Virginia "Frankie" Deweese of Hometown. Nona was the second of four children.

She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1981. Entering...

Oct 13, 2022

Walter Stricker, 82, of South Charleston passed away on October 13, 2022 at CAMC Memorial, after a short illness.

He retired as a Captain with the Charleston Fire Department and was a member of Charleston Professional Firefighters Local 317. Walter was past President of the WV Professional Firefighters Association, a former Assistant State Fire Marshall...

Oct 13, 2022

Linda McCormick Casto, 80, of Hurricane, suddenly passed away on Thursday October 13, 2022.

Linda lived for her family especially her grandchildren Cory, Madison, and Logan. Linda enjoyed walking her dog, Cody and visiting with family, friends, and neighbors. She was born and raised in Dunbar, and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1960. Linda...

Oct 13, 2022

Rodney Eric Shivley, 71, of Sissonville, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

He was born on March 14, 1951, in Sissonville to the late Warren Harding and Lorraine Shivley.

Rod was a free spirit and enjoyed the simple life.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in...