Obituaries

Dec 4, 2022

James Edward "Bookey" Bryant IV, 62, passed away on December 4, 2022.

He was born on July 29, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents James Edward Bryant II and Kay Frances Bryant. At an early age the family relocated to Charleston, West Virginia.

Bookey was educated in Kanawha County Schools. At...

Dec 2, 2022

Mary A. Roberts, 79, of Nitro, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, December 2, 2022.

She was born on August 1, 1943 to the late Everett and Sylvia Shawver Cadle of Tyler Mountain. Mary was a Christian and lived her life in a way that reflected her love for God.

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Dec 1, 2022

Merita V. "Choochie" Burdette, 91 of Dunbar, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Due to the loving care provided by many individuals, Merita was able to spend her last months and final time at home surrounded by those she loved and by those who loved her.

Merita entered this...

Nov 30, 2022

Kimberly Renee Berry, 63 of Cross Lanes passed away on November 30, 2022.

Kimberly was a house wife, mother and grandmother. She loved watching lifetime movies and find a word puzzles. Kimberly's favorite music artists were Allan Jackson and Justin Moore.

She was preceded in death by her parents Allen and Violet...

Nov 27, 2022

Patty Sue Stone, 86, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

She was born on June 24, 1936, in Red House.

Patty was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Charleston. She retired from West Virginia Board of Education where she worked in the accounting...

Nov 27, 2022

Eva Esther Kinder, 84, of Dunbar, was taken by God peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

She was born on September 9, 1938 in Bemidji, Minnesota, to the late Lawrence and Eva Mahn.

Eva was a loving mother, very strong willed, lived through God and loved her church family....

Nov 26, 2022

Carolyn Sue Moore, 79, of South Charleston went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 26, 2022.

She was retired from Thomas Memorial Hospital after many years of service.

She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Ernie Blanche Reese Moore; husband, David Moore; sisters, Wilma Moss and Frances...

Nov 25, 2022

James Vernon Bowen, 87, of Dunbar passed away on November 25, 2022.

James served his country in the US Air Force and was a retired truck driver. He loved to square dance and was a member of Fairlawn Baptist Church, Dunbar.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret...

Nov 19, 2022

Anna Marie Blaney Pleasant. 56, of Dunbar, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Hubbard Hospice House West after a short illness. She possessed qualities of endurance and resiliency until God called her, his faithful servant, home.

She was born on August 17, 1966 in Charleston, to the late Tyrone and Gloria Blaney.

Nov 18, 2022

Diana Lynn White, 64, of Lugoff, SC, formerly of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2022.

She was born on December 18, 1957 in South Charleston, to the late Delbert and Helen Workman.

Lynn was a graduate of St. Albans High School. She was a long-time...

Nov 18, 2022

Dolores Groves Cross, 87, of Scott Depot, peacefully departed her earthly home on November 18, 2022.

She was a Braxton County native and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Wilsie Groves.

One afternoon in downtown Gassaway, Dolly noticed Bronson Farrell Cross, the town's most eligible bachelor and the most handsome...

Nov 14, 2022

Larry L. Cottrill, 78, of Culloden, WV passed away on November 14, 2022 from congestive heart failure and renal failure.

Larry graduated in 62-63 from Dunbar High School. After graduation he joined the U.S Air Guard, where he served 13 years. Larry worked in all aspects of IT departments for the State Tax Department, State...

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...