Obituaries

Feb 22, 2023

Roger Marvin Echols Sr., 82, of Dunbar, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023.

Roger worked at Union Carbide and Rhone Poulenc for nearly 30 years, before retiring in 1997. He was a proud member of the Masonic Temple 152, Eastern Star, the Shriners and former Dunbar city councilman.

He is preceded...

Feb 21, 2023

Morris "Bob" Chase Greene, 63, of Charleston, West Virginia departed this life on February 21, 2023.

He was born September 5, 1959 in Portsmouth, OH to Teresa Johnson and the late John Greene.

Morris was a graduate of South Charleston High School and received various certifications in the environmental restoration field. He...

Feb 20, 2023

William Kerry Jordan 60, of Detroit, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.

He was affectionately known as Kerry and was born on August 12, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York to William Jordan and Paza Medley.

Kerry attended Detroit Public School at an early age and graduated from Stonewall High School in...

Feb 19, 2023

John Eubanks Nuckles II, 65, of Charleston, left this earth on February 19, 2023 after a sudden illness.

He was born May 4, 1957 to the late Lorane "LC" and Dana Belle Nuckles of Quincy.

He was a retired/disabled lineman for Appalachian Power Company.

"Big John" loved to sing...

Feb 17, 2023

Patricia "Penny" Gale Blizzard, 79, of Nitro passed away on February 17, 2023 after a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oren and Laura Cawthon; son, Larry Jr. "Bubby"; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Blizzard; and best friend, Sue Davis.

Penny is survived by her husband, Patrick Wood Blizzard; sons, Jeffrey...

Feb 10, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Fox, 83, of South Charleston, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Stonerise in Charleston after a long illness.

He was born in Quinwood on March 10, 1939, to the late Homer and Ethel Fox.

Kenny was a proud firefighter with the South Charleston Fire Department and retired...

Feb 9, 2023

Marlin D. Cook, 92, of South Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

He was born on February 18, 1930, in South Charleston, to the late Charles and Mamie Cook.

Marlin was a member of Masonic Lodge #159. He retired from FMC after 38 years of...

Feb 8, 2023

Sidney Edward Frye, 88, of Charleston, WV passed away on February 8, 2023 after a short illness.

He was born on January 18, 1935 to Charles and Nola Frye in Logan County.

After graduating from Charleston High School in 1954 Sidney went to work for Matthews Printing Company before starting a career...

Feb 8, 2023

Michael "Mike" Beavers passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

He was born in Huntington, grew up in Charleston, and was a long-time resident of Dunbar. Mike was a graduate of George Washington High School and retired from a long career with Verizon (formerly Bell Atlantic and C&P Telephone Company).

Mike was...

Feb 4, 2023

Linda Carol Fisher, 69, passed away on February 4, 2023 surrounded by her family at Hubbard Hospice House.

She was born on June 13, 1953 to the late Glennis and Ellen Fields.

Linda loved to cook for her family. Anyone that knew her knew they would not leave her house hungry. Every...

Feb 3, 2023

Amber Kirby, 30, of South Charleston, passed away on February 3, 2023 at the Hubbard House House, Charleston.

She was a loving daughter, mother, fiancé, and dear friend to many.

Amber worked at CAMC Hospital for many years. Upon leaving employment she was an anesthesia tech in surgery at the General Division....

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...