Obituaries

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...

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...