Obituaries

Mar 21, 2023

Dorinda "Rinda" R. Stevers Custer Foster 78 ,of Dunbar went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2023.

She was born on May 24, 1944 in Charleston to the late Paul and Hazel Alma Poling Stevers.

Dorinda was an elementary school teacher for Kanawha County Schools for 41 years. She was...

Mar 21, 2023

John David Phillips, 89, of Dunbar, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

He was a member of Dunbar Mountain Mission and was the founder of The Gospel Melody Boys. His passion was singing gospel music.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Grady and Delphia Phillips;...

Mar 20, 2023

James Everett "Jimbo" Williams Sr., 67, of Dunbar, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023.

He was born on January 27, 1956 in Charleston, to the late Robert and Vada Williams.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Cynthia Lynn Barnett Williams; brother, Robert Earl Williams;...

Mar 17, 2023

Jennifer L. Johnson, 72, of Buffalo passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.

Jennifer was a 1968 graduate of Dunbar High School. She retired from the State of West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Jennifer enjoyed hiking WV State Parks, reading and puzzles. She also loved being in the sun, the beach was her favorite...

Mar 16, 2023

Curtis Chester, 83, of Scott Depot, WV went home to be with our Lord and Savior, on March 16, 2023 at Hubbard Hospice House West, following an extended illness.

He was born on June 15, 1939 in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Perry U. and Eloise Lindsey Chester.

After serving a...

Mar 15, 2023

Bernard Burdette, 91, of Sissonville, was a very loved man that went home to be with the Lord and his family on Wednesday, March, 15, 2023 after a short illness.

He was born on February 4, 1932 in Sissonville to the late Shirley Madison and Nancy Ellen Burdette.

Bernard was a good...

Mar 14, 2023

Jimmy Mitchell, 65, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

He was born on May 11, 1957 in El Centro, CA, to Mary Sue Gilley.

Jimmy was a retired auto mechanic from Sutton Automotive in Huntsville, Alabama.

He is preceded in death...

Mar 13, 2023

Mrs. Delories Y. Osborne Davis, 77, of Charleston, was born on January 19, 1946 in Bluefield, and passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles H. Osborne; mother, Alice M. Osborne; husband, Keith R. Davis; and three brothers.

Delories was a loving daughter,...

Mar 13, 2023

Elisha Michelle Wooten, 42, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2023 after a long illness.

She was loved by everyone who knew her and touched many souls. She will be forever missed and may our Eshie rest in peace.

Elisha is preceded in death by...

Mar 11, 2023

Ruth Crimm Cheetham, 90, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

She was born on September 24, 1932 in Mannington, to the late James and Effie Crimm.

Ruth moved to Beckley at the age of 16 to begin working, which is where she met her...

Mar 9, 2023

Frances Vivian Cadle, 87, of Cross Lanes, went to her heavenly home on March 9, 2023.

She was a devoted Christian, a loving wife, and a wonderful mother and grandmother. She lived a long and blessed life, and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

Frances was...

Mar 7, 2023

Charles Garrett Bibbee ,40 of Charleston, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

He was welcomed into heaven by his paternal grandparents, Audra Lee Bibbee and Margarine Bibbee of Charleston, and maternal grandparents, Donald Keith Garrett, Sr. and Eva May Lindsey Garrett of Dunbar. Charley graduated from South Charleston High School in 2001 and...

Mar 7, 2023

Sandra Gail "Sandy" Dawson, 68, of Cross Lanes, left this world for her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Sandy was born on October 5, 1954, she was the daughter of Lucille King Hicks Bowen and her husband Clifford Bowen, both deceased.

Sandy had an infectious...

Mar 6, 2023

Michael Jones, 51, of Charleston, went to the great star in the sky on Monday, March 6, 2023.

He was born on August 7, 1971 in Charleston, to Roger and Debra Jones.

Michael was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. He was a very caring son, father and friend. He fought with alcoholism...

Mar 6, 2023

Jackie Lee Barker, 87, of Charleston, left his earthly body for his heavenly home on Monday, March 6, 2023.

He was born on May 30, 1935, eldest living child of the late James Truman Barker and Goldie Kinder Barker.

He was raised in rural Boone County. Jack graduated from Sherman High School...

Mar 5, 2023

Olive "Marlene" Johnson, 77, of Dunbar passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

She was born on August 26, 1945 to the late James and Virginia Carr. She was a graduate of Clay County High School.

Marlene was a loving mother and grandmother. She was formerly employed by the WV Department of...

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...