Obituaries

Jan 23, 2026

Michael Ray King, 67, of Dunbar, WV, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Michael was born on December 13, 1958, in Dunbar, WV, to the late Robert Lee King and Helen Drake.

He graduated from West Virginia State University with a degree in Business. Michael worked many years at Kroger and Honey Baked Hame...

Jan 22, 2026

Wilbur "Keith" Whitten, 85, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026.  He went to sleep that morning and woke up with his Savior a moment later.

He was born on August 5, 1940, to the late Wilbur Ikle and Gladys Curry Whitten.

Keith was a proud Navy Veteran serving for 8 years. He was retired from...

Jan 22, 2026

Pastor Anna Faye Schultz Tucker of Dunbar passed away on January 21, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Cora Shultz; husband, Clyde Tucker; and her brothers and sisters.

Anna is survived by her son, Clyde Junior Tucker; many nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Dorletta Hairston.

A...

Jan 18, 2026

Bill Scarberry, 93, of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 after a long illness.

He was born in South Charleston, on October 27, 1932 to the late Lawrence and Lucy Scarberry.

After graduating from South Charleston High School, Bill went on to work for the WV Department of Highways.  He enjoyed raising...

Jan 17, 2026

On January 17, 2026, our beloved mother (Mami) and grandmother (Abuela) Margarita Inocenta Dans died peacefully in her sleep having just turned 95 years of age on December 28. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nestor Lazaro Dans, her younger sister, Gisela Camacho, her mother, Ofelia Gonzalez-Camacho, her youngest sister, Ofelia Napoles, and her father, Manuel Camacho....

Jan 17, 2026

Charles "Fred" Frederick Turley, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

He was born on January 26, 1958 to the late Charles and Patricia Turley.

In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his siblings, Darrin and Diane Turley.

Left to remember Charles are his children, Freddy Castle, Michelle...

Jan 17, 2026

George Daniel Workman II, 78,  of Dunbar passed away at home on January 17, 2026.

He was born on August 10, 1947 to the late George Workman and Millie Fisher.

George worked for and retired from the City of Dunbar.  He was a diehard WVU sports fan.

He leaves behind his son, George...

Jan 16, 2026

Mark Henry Barker of Dunbar went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2026 following a short illness.

Mark was born September 28, 1957 to Vernon Barker and Nina Henry Barker Robinson in Sharples, WV. He was a 1976 graduate of Dunbar High School.  He was a long-time employee of United Dairy who devoted...

Jan 15, 2026

Tony Edward Paxton, 63, of Saint Albans passed away at home on Thursday, January 15, 2026.

He was born on June 30, 1962, to the late Garland and Ellen Paxton.

Tony was a retired truck driver.  He lived life to the fullest.  Tony enjoyed the time he spent with his grandkids and great-grandkids and was...

Jan 14, 2026

Eric Parker, 40, of Charleston, WV peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Born in Charleston, WV on August 4, 1985, Eric loved riding four wheelers, playing basketball, and was a great person.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda McCune; his sister, Ashley McCune; his grandmother, Adena McCune; and his aunt,...

Jan 13, 2026

Donna S. Young,  89, of Statesville, NC, formerly of Dunbar, WV, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on January 13, 2026 following a short illness.

She was born in Charleston, the daughter of the late Nick and Dorthy Nichols of Princeton, and grew up in Mullens. Donna married James E. Young, Sr. on Christmas Day...

Jan 13, 2026

Donald Lee "Bub" Shaffer, Jr., 58, of Sissonville passed away at home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 after a recent cancer diagnosis.

Bub was born on March 7, 1967 in Charleston, WV to the late Donald Sr. and Patricia Shaffer.

Bub lived in Sissonville his entire life and lived life to the fullest even through...

Jan 13, 2026

Keith Ronald Hypes, 83, of St. Albans passed away on January 13, 2026.

Born on Veterans Day 1942, to CC and Ethel Hypes joining a sister and brother on Smith Creek, South Charleston WV.

Keith started farm work at twelve. He went on to be a milk boy for Valley Bell, mechanic for Joe Holland,...

Jan 13, 2026

Mrs. Alpha Lee Green Sutters, 82, a lifelong resident of South Charleston, WV went to live with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Alpha was born in South Charleston on November 3, 1943 to the late Simon and Evelyn Green.

She was a graduate of South Charleston High School, and retired from St. Frances...

Jan 11, 2026

Brenda Carol Dunbar, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at CAMC Memorial Hospital.

She was born February 1, 1951 in Alum Creek to the late Delores and Clifford Clendenin.

Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family and talking with friends in her spare time.  She was a loving...

Jan 10, 2026

Dorothy Jeannette Cummings, 97, originally of Procious, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in her Charleston home.

Born on April 25, 1928 to the late Jack and Thelma Hanshaw, Dorothy was an Appalachian matriarch and a lifelong homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Cummings;...

Jan 8, 2026

Yvonne Adell Russell, 74, of Charleston, WV passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Yvonne was born on February 25, 1951 to the late Garold Wilmoth and Lorna Stalnaker.

She worked as a custodian for the Kanawha County School board for over 30 years; primarily working at Andrew Jackson Junior...

Jan 6, 2026

Janet Deloris Slawter, 91, of Hurricane, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

She was born on February 24, 1934 in Boone County, to the late Norvel and Betsey Snead.

Janet enjoyed playing the piano and working outside in her flowers. She was a member of the St. Albans United...

Jan 3, 2026

Eunice C. Hennen, a devoted Christian and a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, went to her heavenly home on January 3, 2026.  Her life was a living testament to her faith, defined by the biblical call to love one's neighbor through tireless service and a compassionate heart.

Born on October 9, 1935, to the late Moses and...

Jan 2, 2026

George "David" Mitchell Jr., 54 of Sissonville, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026.

David was a loving father and friend whose humor and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He had a natural ability to make people laugh and feel at ease, and his warm spirit could brighten even the hardest days....